The Boy Friend
“A glittering super colossal heart warming toe-tapping continuously delightful musical extravaganza!”
Synopsis
When the leading lady of a low-budget musical revue sprains her ankle, the assistant stage manager is forced to understudy and perform in her place.
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The Boy Friend (1971) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-30
Top Cast
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Twiggy
Polly
Christopher Gable
Tony
Max Adrian
Max
Bryan Pringle
Percy
Murray Melvin
Alphonse
Moyra Fraser
Mme. Dubonnet
Georgina Hale
Fay
Sally Bryant
Nancy
Vladek Sheybal
De Thrill
Tommy Tune
Tommy
Brian Murphy
Peter
Graham Armitage
Michael
Antonia Ellis
Maisie
Caryl Little
Dulcie
Anne Jameson
Mrs. Peter
Catherine Willmer
Catherine
Robert La'Bassiere
Chauffeur
Barbara Windsor
Hortense
Release History & Theatrical Window
European Royal Premiere
Festival / Special Debut
December 16, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.3x
+$700K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Russell
- Original Title
- The Boy Friend
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Budget
- $2.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Russflix, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, EMI Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Russell
Ken Russell, Sandy Wilson
David Watkin
Michael Bradsell
Ken Russell
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Russell
Director
Ken Russell
Screenplay
Ken Russell
Producer
Shirley Russell
Costume Design
Michael Bradsell
Editor
David Watkin
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boy Friend
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Boy Friend about?
When the leading lady of a low-budget musical revue sprains her ankle, the assistant stage manager is forced to understudy and perform in her place.
Who directed The Boy Friend?
The Boy Friend was directed by Ken Russell.
Who stars in The Boy Friend?
The principal cast of The Boy Friend includes Twiggy, Christopher Gable, Max Adrian, Bryan Pringle, Murray Melvin.
When was The Boy Friend released and how long is it?
The Boy Friend was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Boy Friend?
The Boy Friend had a reported production budget of $2.3M and grossed $3M at the worldwide box office (1.3 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boy Friend?
The Boy Friend holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).