The Boy Friend

The Boy Friend

★ 6.4IMDb Score
Released:1971-12-16
Duration:138 min
Director:Ken Russell
Actors:Twiggy, Christopher Gable, Max Adrian, Bryan Pringle, Murray Melvin
Production:Russflix, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, EMI Films

Overview:

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.

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