The Childhood Friend
L'amico d'infanzia
Synopsis
40-year-old Arnold Gardner is put in charge of the talk show "The Twenty-fifth Hour" after the death of the former host Duncan Mackay. His role on screen creates immediate interest and the program becomes a great success with TV audiences. This proves to be a period of great satisfaction for Arnold, but his childhood friend, Eddie Greenberg, suddenly comes on the scene. Eddie is ill and frustrated by lack of success, and is so resentful and envious of Arnold's fame that he wants him to make a full public confession of a "sin" he committed in his young days.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Joe Ryan
Ted Gardner
Jason Robards III
Arnold Gardner
Amy Galper
Norma
Robert Swan
Sortino
Wanja Mary Sellers
Jenny Cohen
Carolyn Spence
Mirna
Mary Mulligan
Inge
Lee Sellars
Randy
Jim Mullins
Myers
Steve King
Owen
Dave Kappas
Gary Houston
Ross
Richard Grubbs
Dale
Jim Ortlieb
Eddie 'Chuck' Greenberg
Anthony Raymond Olson
Mike
Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni
Sandy
Troy Alan Palmer
Boom
Tom George
Reporter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pupi Avati
- Screenplay & Story
- Pupi Avati
- Original Score
- Stefano Caprioli
- Original Title
- L'amico d'infanzia
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Duea Film, Filmauro
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pupi Avati
Pupi Avati
Stefano Caprioli
Cesare Bastelli
Amedeo Salfa
Antonio Avati, Aurelio De Laurentiis
Department Leadership Roster
Cesare Bastelli
Director of Photography
Pupi Avati
Director
Antonio Avati
Producer
Stefano Caprioli
Original Music Composer
Pupi Avati
Writer
Aurelio De Laurentiis
Producer
Amedeo Salfa
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Childhood Friend
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Childhood Friend about?
40-year-old Arnold Gardner is put in charge of the talk show "The Twenty-fifth Hour" after the death of the former host Duncan Mackay. His role on screen creates immediate interest and the program becomes a great success with TV audiences. This proves to be a period of great satisfaction for Arnold, but his childhood friend, Eddie Greenberg, suddenly comes on the scene. Eddie is ill and frustrated by lack of success, and is so resentful and envious of Arnold's fame that he wants him to make a full public confession of a "sin" he committed in his young days.
Who directed The Childhood Friend?
The Childhood Friend was directed by Pupi Avati.
Who stars in The Childhood Friend?
The principal cast of The Childhood Friend includes Joe Ryan, Jason Robards III, Amy Galper, Robert Swan, Wanja Mary Sellers.
When was The Childhood Friend released and how long is it?
The Childhood Friend was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Childhood Friend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Childhood Friend was composed by Stefano Caprioli.