Secret Friends
Synopsis
During a train ride, an anxiety attack leads middle-aged illustrator John into an identity crisis. As his marital problems merge and blur into his fantasy life with prostitutes and call girls, a long-dormant secret friend of his childhood surfaces in his delusions.
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Secret Friends (1991) REMASTERED TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-03
Top Cast
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Alan Bates
John
Gina Bellman
Helen
Frances Barber
Angela
Tony Doyle
Martin
Joanna David
Kate
Colin Jeavons
Vicar
Rowena Cooper
Vicar's Wife
Ian McNeice
First Businessman
Davyd Harries
Second Businessman
Niven Boyd
BR Steward / Patient
Martin Whiting
Young John
Roy Hamilton
Singer
Dave Swift
Musician
Nicholas Russell-Pavier
Musician
Colin Ryan
Musician
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dennis Potter
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis Potter
- Original Score
- Nicholas Russell-Pavier
- Original Title
- Secret Friends
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Whistling Gypsy Production, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dennis Potter
Dennis Potter
Nicholas Russell-Pavier
Sue Gibson
Clare Douglas
John Roberdeau, Rosemary Padvaiskas, Robert Michael Geisler
Department Leadership Roster
Dennis Potter
Director
Clare Douglas
Editor
Sue Gibson
Director of Photography
Dennis Potter
Screenplay
Gary Williamson
Production Design
Sharon Lewis
Costume Design
Rosemary Padvaiskas
Producer
Nicholas Russell-Pavier
Original Music Composer
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Secret Friends
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What is Secret Friends about?
During a train ride, an anxiety attack leads middle-aged illustrator John into an identity crisis. As his marital problems merge and blur into his fantasy life with prostitutes and call girls, a long-dormant secret friend of his childhood surfaces in his delusions.
Who directed Secret Friends?
Secret Friends was directed by Dennis Potter.
Who stars in Secret Friends?
The principal cast of Secret Friends includes Alan Bates, Gina Bellman, Frances Barber, Tony Doyle, Joanna David.
When was Secret Friends released and how long is it?
Secret Friends was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Secret Friends?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Secret Friends was composed by Nicholas Russell-Pavier.
Is Secret Friends based on a book or true story?
Secret Friends is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dennis Potter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Secret Friends?
Secret Friends holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).