Buddies (1985)

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...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.

• Released: 1985-09-12
• Genres: Drama
• Runtime: 1h 21m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 8.2/10 from 55 votes

Directed by Arthur J. Bressan, Jr..

Top cast

• Geoff Edholm as Robert Willow
• David Schachter as David Bennett
• Libby Saines as Mrs. Bennett
• David Rose as Steve
• Billy Lux as Edward
• Joyce Korn as Lynn
• Susan Schneider as Sylvia Douglas
• Tracy Vivat as Nurse
• Damon Hairston as Gym Instructor

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Buddies

• United States: stream on Here TV; watch free on Kanopy, Vimeo
• United Kingdom: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube

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