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Buddies (1985)

"The first dramatic movie about AIDS"

Synopsis

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.

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Director & Crew

Director Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Writer(s) Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Producer(s) Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.

Cast

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Geoff Edholm

Robert Willow

David Schachter

David Schachter

David Bennett

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Libby Saines

Mrs. Bennett

David Rose

David Rose

Steve

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Billy Lux

Edward

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Joyce Korn

Lynn

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Susan Schneider

Sylvia Douglas

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Tracy Vivat

Nurse

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Damon Hairston

Gym Instructor

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