The Boy Friend (1971) (original) (raw)
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Original title
The Boy Friend
Year
1971
Running time
110 min.
Country
United Kingdom
Director
Screenwriter
Cast
Music
Cinematography
Producer
Genre
Musical. Comedy. Romance | 1920s. 1930s
Synopsis
The assistant stage manager of a small-time theatrical company (Polly Browne) is forced to understudy for the leading lady (Rita) at a matinée performance at which an illustrious Hollywood director (Cecil B. DeThrill) is in the audience scouting for actors to be in his latest "all-talking, all-dancing, all-singing" extravaganza. Polly also happens to fall in love with the leading man (Tony) and imagines several fabulous fantasy sequences in which the director is free to exercise his capacity for over-the-top visuals in this charming 1920's era flick.
Awards
1971: Nominated for Oscar: Best Original Song of la OST
1971: 2 Golden Globes: Actress - Musical/Comedy and Newcomer (Twiggy). 3 Nom.
1971: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nom. for Best Adapted Comedy Screenplay
1972: BAFTA Awards: Nominated for Best Supporting Actor (Max Adrian)
1971: National Board of Review (NBR): Best Direction. 2 nominations
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