The Buddy System
“One day 11 year old Timmy decided his mother needed a playmate.”
Synopsis
A school truant officer uncovers a young boy's attempt to fake his residential address and subsequently befriends the kid and his mother.
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The Buddy System 1984(1983) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-11-24
Top Cast
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Richard Dreyfuss
Joe
Susan Sarandon
Emily
Nancy Allen
Carrie
Jean Stapleton
Mrs. Price
Wil Wheaton
Tim
Edward Winter
Jim Parks
Keene Curtis
Dr. Knitz
Tom Lacy
The Man Who Gives Emily the Test
Lee Weaver
Ray
Carolyn Coates
Teacher
Milton Selzer
Landlord
Todd Everett
Frank
F. William Parker
Lawyer
Bianca Taylor
Woman Customer
Lew Horn
Pet Shop Owner
Frank Coppola
Mr. Fleeze
Brent Price
Man Customer
Jason Hervey
Potato
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 4, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Glenn Jordan
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Agnes Donoghue
- Original Score
- Patrick Williams
- Original Title
- The Buddy System
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Glenn Jordan
Mary Agnes Donoghue
Patrick Williams
Matthew F. Leonetti
Arthur Schmidt
Alain Chammas
Department Leadership Roster
Glenn Jordan
Director
Mary Agnes Donoghue
Writer
Matthew F. Leonetti
Director of Photography
Joseph G. Aulisi
Costume Design
Arthur Schmidt
Editor
Patrick Williams
Original Music Composer
Alain Chammas
Producer
Rodger Maus
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Buddy System
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Buddy System about?
A school truant officer uncovers a young boy's attempt to fake his residential address and subsequently befriends the kid and his mother.
Who directed The Buddy System?
The Buddy System was directed by Glenn Jordan.
Who stars in The Buddy System?
The principal cast of The Buddy System includes Richard Dreyfuss, Susan Sarandon, Nancy Allen, Jean Stapleton, Wil Wheaton.
When was The Buddy System released and how long is it?
The Buddy System was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Buddy System?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Buddy System was composed by Patrick Williams.