Winners: Just Friends
Winners: Just Friends 1985
Synopsis
Just Friends - A classic Australian children's telemovie about growing up, peer pressure, friendship and family. When Susan Foster moves to a new suburb she has difficulty fitting in. Susan's home life is uncomfortable with an unemployed father, a distant mother and an unexpectedly pregnant big sister. Susan seeks refuge at the local Roller Skate rink where she meets Buzz, the brash young gang leader and the best skater in town. Susan becomes part of Buzz's gang but is soon confronted with his selfish behaviour and cruel treatment of his friends. Susan must decide which is more important to her - fitting in or being fair. Just Friends is part of the Winners series of television programs created by the Australian Children's Television Foundation.
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- Director
- Michael Pattinson
- Original Title
- Winners: Just Friends 1985
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
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Michael Pattinson
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What is Winners: Just Friends about?
Just Friends - A classic Australian children's telemovie about growing up, peer pressure, friendship and family. When Susan Foster moves to a new suburb she has difficulty fitting in. Susan's home life is uncomfortable with an unemployed father, a distant mother and an unexpectedly pregnant big sister. Susan seeks refuge at the local Roller Skate rink where she meets Buzz, the brash young gang leader and the best skater in town. Susan becomes part of Buzz's gang but is soon confronted with his selfish behaviour and cruel treatment of his friends. Susan must decide which is more important to her - fitting in or being fair. Just Friends is part of the Winners series of television programs created by the Australian Children's Television Foundation.
Who directed Winners: Just Friends?
Winners: Just Friends was directed by Michael Pattinson.
Who stars in Winners: Just Friends?
The principal cast of Winners: Just Friends includes Sherie Graham, Mitch Ambrose, Shanti Gudgeon.
When was Winners: Just Friends released and how long is it?
Winners: Just Friends was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 47m.