Fast Friends
Synopsis
A young divorcee struggles to provide for her young son and make a new life for herself in the backstage jungle of a TV talk show, becoming fast friends with its head writer whose job it is to see that its host, a woman-chasing egomaniac, stays at the top of the ratings.
Top Cast
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Carrie Snodgress
Diana Hayward
Dick Shawn
Deke Edwards
Edie Adams
Connie Burton
Jed Allan
Bernie
Vivian Blaine
Sylvia
Denise DuBarry
Marcy
Tom Hallick
Pat McKenna
Elayne Heilveil
Amy
David Letterman
Matt Morgan
Michael Parks
David York
Susan Heldfond
Jenny Roman
Mackenzie Phillips
Susan
Meeno Peluce
Josh Roman
Bruce Stidham
Alan Berkowitz
Pat Proft
Bill Owens
Joseph Hardin
Johnny
Mitch Hara
Terry
Russ Marin
Mac
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Hilliard Stern
- Screenplay & Story
- Sandra Harmon
- Original Score
- Don Peake
- Original Title
- Fast Friends
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures Television, Green/Epstein Productions, Sandra Harmon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Hilliard Stern
Sandra Harmon
Don Peake
Howard Schwartz
Kurt Hirschler
Allen S. Epstein, Jim Green, Sandra Harmon
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Schwartz
Director of Photography
Kurt Hirschler
Editor
Buck McDancer
Stunt Coordinator
Steven Hilliard Stern
Director
Sandra Harmon
Writer
Sandra Harmon
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fast Friends
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fast Friends about?
A young divorcee struggles to provide for her young son and make a new life for herself in the backstage jungle of a TV talk show, becoming fast friends with its head writer whose job it is to see that its host, a woman-chasing egomaniac, stays at the top of the ratings.
Who directed Fast Friends?
Fast Friends was directed by Steven Hilliard Stern.
Who stars in Fast Friends?
The principal cast of Fast Friends includes Carrie Snodgress, Dick Shawn, Edie Adams, Jed Allan, Vivian Blaine.
When was Fast Friends released and how long is it?
Fast Friends was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Fast Friends?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fast Friends was composed by Don Peake.