Buddies (1985)
The first dramatic movie about AIDS
David, a naive graduate student, has volunteered to work as a 'buddy' for people dying of AIDS. Assigned to the intensely political Robert, a lifelong activist whose friends and family have abandoned him following his diagnosis, the two men, each with notably different world views, soon discover common bonds, as David's inner activist awakens and Robert's need for emotional release is fulfilled.
Director: Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: September 12, 1985
Cast
- Geoff Edholm - Robert Willow
- David Schachter - David Bennett
- Libby Saines - Mrs. Bennett
- David Rose - Steve
- Billy Lux - Edward
- Joyce Korn - Lynn
- Susan Schneider - Sylvia Douglas
- Tracy Vivat - Nurse
- Damon Hairston - Gym Instructor
Screenplay
- Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
- Douglas Dickinson (Script Consultant)
Music: Jeffrey Olmstead
Cinematography: Carl Teitelbaum
Editing: Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Production: Film and Video Workshop
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Friendship and Bonds, Medical Drama and Hospital
Keywords
new york city, friendship, aids, male friendship, hiv, hospital, masturbation, lgbt, gay theme
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Buddies about?
- David, a naive graduate student, has volunteered to work as a 'buddy' for people dying of AIDS. Assigned to the intensely political Robert, a lifelong activist whose friends and family have abandoned him following his diagnosis, the two men, each with notably different world views, soon discover common bonds, as David's inner activist awakens and Robert's need for emotional release is fulfilled.
- Who directed Buddies?
- Buddies was directed by Arthur J. Bressan, Jr..
- Who stars in Buddies?
- Buddies stars Geoff Edholm, David Schachter, Libby Saines, David Rose, Billy Lux, Joyce Korn.
- How long is Buddies?
- Buddies has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Buddies?
- Buddies is a Drama film.
- Where was Buddies produced?
- Buddies was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Buddies?
- The themes of Buddies include: Friendship and Bonds, Medical Drama and Hospital.