The Boy Friend
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The Boy Friend

(1971)Directed by Ken Russell138 min · PGMusic, Comedy, Romance
“A glittering super colossal heart warming toe-tapping continuously delightful musical extravaganza!”

A small seaside theatre puts on a low-budget musical revue, and the leading lady sprains her ankle just before the show. Polly (Twiggy), the assistant stage manager, has to step out of the wings and into her place, opposite Tony (Christopher Gable). Ken Russell fills the stage with more costumes and numbers than the company can afford, and one night is all Polly has to get it right.

Twiggyas Polly
Murray Melvinas Alphonse
Moyra Fraseras Mme. Dubonnet
Sally Bryantas Nancy
Vladek Sheybalas De Thrill
Tommy Tuneas Tommy
Brian Murphyas Peter
Graham Armitageas Michael
Antonia Ellisas Maisie
Caryl Littleas Dulcie
Anne Jamesonas Mrs. Peter
Catherine Willmeras Catherine
Robert La'Bassiereas Chauffeur
Barbara Windsoras Hortense
Glenda Jacksonas Rita Monroe
Imogen Claireas Dancer (uncredited)
Susan Claireas Dancer (uncredited)
PSPetra Siniawskias Dancer (uncredited)
Peter Greenwellas Pianist (uncredited)
Steven Longhurstas Theatre Worker (uncredited)