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All this helps us put a finger on the fundamental visual poverty of Ken Russell ’s “The Boy Friend.”. His musical is supposed to be a spoof on Berkeley-type 1930s musicals, of course, but after a while we realize that Russell belongs on Berkeley’s side. Even when he’s not deliberately doing Berkeley takeoffs, his camera is so joyless ...
The Boy Friend (1971) Movie Info Synopsis When the leading lady of a traveling theatrical troupe injures herself, the group's shy and demure stage manager, Polly (Twiggy), is suddenly thrust into ...
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- Ken Russell
- G
- Twiggy
The Boy Friend is a 1971 British musical comedy film written and directed by Ken Russell, based on the 1953 musical of the same name by Sandy Wilson. The film stars Twiggy, Christopher Gable, Tommy Tune, and Max Adrian, with an uncredited appearance by Glenda Jackson. [3] Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer made extensive edits to the film for its American ...
- $3 million (US)
- Peter Maxwell Davies
- $2.3 million
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Like most of Russell's films, 'The Boy Friend' looks and sounds great. The movie is often a joy to watch, particularly in its first hour. As much as I admired its visuals and the tight rhythms of its wit, I found myself longing, after it ended, for more of Twiggy's warmth and less of Russell's technical virtuosity. Still, a most enjoyable movie.
Dec 24, 1971 · The Boy Friend: Directed by Ken Russell. With Twiggy, Christopher Gable, Max Adrian, Bryan Pringle. 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, becoming a star and finding love in the process.
- (3.4K)
- Comedy, Musical, Romance
- Ken Russell
- 1971-12-24
417 likes. theriverjordan ★★★½ 18. “The Boy Friend” is a musical dream that unfolds in an inescapable horror of a theatrical nightmare. Director Ken Russell is better known for his mind bending thrillers, “The Devils” and “Altered States,” so it’s with particular expertise that he brings his talents to a genre that never ...
The Boy Friend is perhaps the most audience-friendly of Ken Russell's 1970s films; it is certainly the least intimidating and the most intentionally silly. It's also one of the more interesting adaptations of a stage musical, using the framework of a seedy troupe presenting +The Boy Friend and a famous Hollywood impresario imagining the work's ...
