Four Friends
“All the boys love Georgia... and Georgia loves all the boys!”
Synopsis
A young immigrant comes to America in the 60s and is caught up in the counterculture movement which tests his bonds of friendship and love.
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Larry Karaszewski on FOUR FRIENDS
Type: Featurette • Published 2014-01-23
Top Cast
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Craig Wasson
Danilo
Jodi Thelen
Georgia
Michael Huddleston
David
Jim Metzler
Tom
Scott Hardt
Young Danilo
Elizabeth Lawrence
Mrs. Prozor
Miklos Simon
Mr. Prozor
Michael Kovacs
Prozor Neighbor
Beatrice Fredman
Mrs. Zoldos
Pier Calabria
Conductor
Zaid Farid
Rudy
David Graf
Gergley
Felix Shuman
Principal
George Womack
Mr. Bellknap
Todd Isaacson
Senior Kid
Sharon Kemp
Rudy's Girlfriend
Reed Birney
Louie
Harlan Hogan
Announcer
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 11, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Penn
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Tesich
- Original Score
- Elizabeth Swados
- Original Title
- Four Friends
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Geria Productions, Cinema 77, Filmways Pictures, Florin
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Penn
Steve Tesich
Elizabeth Swados
Ghislain Cloquet
Marc Laub, Barry Malkin
Julia Miles, Michael Tolan, Gene Lasko, Arthur Penn
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Tesich
Screenplay
Arthur Penn
Director
Harry Madsen
Stunt Coordinator
Patricia Norris
Costume Design
Gene Lasko
Producer
Arthur Penn
Producer
David Chapman
Production Design
Ghislain Cloquet
Director of Photography
Marc Laub
Editor
Elizabeth Swados
Original Music Composer
Barry Malkin
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Four Friends
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Four Friends about?
A young immigrant comes to America in the 60s and is caught up in the counterculture movement which tests his bonds of friendship and love.
Who directed Four Friends?
Four Friends was directed by Arthur Penn.
Who stars in Four Friends?
The principal cast of Four Friends includes Craig Wasson, Jodi Thelen, Michael Huddleston, Jim Metzler, Scott Hardt.
When was Four Friends released and how long is it?
Four Friends was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Four Friends?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Four Friends was composed by Elizabeth Swados.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Four Friends?
Four Friends holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).