Buddies

NR 7.5
1985 1 hr 21 min Drama

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.

  • Cast:
    Geoff Edholm , David Schachter , David Rose

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Reviews

ReaderKenka
1985/09/12

Let's be realistic.

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Pluskylang
1985/09/13

Great Film overall

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Kidskycom
1985/09/14

It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.

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Merolliv
1985/09/15

I really wanted to like this movie. I feel terribly cynical trashing it, and that's why I'm giving it a middling 5. Actually, I'm giving it a 5 because there were some superb performances.

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