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Buddies is a 1985 American drama film. It is the first film to deal with the AIDS pandemic, preceding the television movie An Early Frost (also released in 1985). Directed by Arthur J. Bressan Jr., who would die of complications from AIDS two years after the film was released, the film follows a New York City gay man in a monogamous relationship becoming a "buddy" or a volunteer friend to another gay man dying of AIDS and the friendship that develops. The film stars Geoff Edholm, David Schachter, Billy Lux, and David Rose.
Original Release
09/12/1985
US Release
09/12/1985
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Geoff Edholm | Robert Willow |
David Schachter | David Bennett |
Billy Lux | Edward |
David Rose | Steve |
Libby Saines | Mrs. Bennett |
Damon Hairston | Gym instructor |
Tracy Vivat | Nurse |
Susan Schneider | Sylvia Douglas |
Joyce Korn | Lynn |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Geoff Edholm | Robert Willow |
David Schachter | David Bennett |
Billy Lux | Edward |
David Rose | Steve |
Libby Saines | Mrs. Bennett |
Damon Hairston | Gym instructor |
Tracy Vivat | Nurse |
Susan Schneider | Sylvia Douglas |
Joyce Korn | Lynn |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Frederick Schminke | Executive Producer |
Arthur J. Bressan Jr. | Producer |
John Hartis | Producer |