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The Boy Friend (1971)

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Reviews Counted: 7 Fresh: 5  Rotten:2 Average Rating: 7.4/10

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Runtime: 2 hrs 17 mins

Synopsis: Ken Russell's delightfully charming musical recalls the plays and films of the 1930s, especially those of Busby Berkeley. When the imperious star of a two-bit show called "The Boy Friend" gets injured and can't go on, a sweet and shy unknown is forced to step into her shoes. Will she find fame... Ken Russell's delightfully charming musical recalls the plays and films of the 1930s, especially those of Busby Berkeley. When the imperious star of a two-bit show called "The Boy Friend" gets injured and can't go on, a sweet and shy unknown is forced to step into her shoes. Will she find fame and win the heart of her handsome co-star, too? Features a number of classic songs such as "All I Do Is Dream of You" and "You Are My Lucky Star". [More]

Genre: Musical & Performing Arts

Starring: Twiggy, Christopher Gable, Tommy Tune

Director: Ken Russell

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Jun 20, 1990

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3/5

More a lesson in style (Ken Russell) than anything memorable, even with Twiggy.

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02/21/08
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06/24/06
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06/19/05
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Roger Greenspun
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10/23/04
Roger Ebert
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5/5

Ken Russell at his most flamboyant. A pure delight.

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05/31/04
Ken Hanke
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for restored director's cut

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04/02/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
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05/24/03
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Delirious, hilarious, visually dazzling

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