Discover
The Buddy System is a 1984 American romantic comedy film starring Richard Dreyfuss, Susan Sarandon, Nancy Allen, Wil Wheaton and Jean Stapleton. The film was directed by Glenn A. Jordan who is better known for directing and producing numerous television films and television dramas. The film follows the story of a cautious single mother who forms an unlikely friendship with her son's school security guard. The Buddy System was Wil Wheaton's first major film role and his second non-television role after the 1983 film Hambone and Hillie.
Original Release
01/20/1984
US Release
01/20/1984
Cast
Name | Character |
---|
Richard Dreyfuss | Joe |
Susan Sarandon | Emily |
Nancy Allen | Carrie |
Jean Stapleton | Mrs. Price |
Wil Wheaton | Tim |
Edward Winter | Jim Parks |
Keene Curtis | Dr. Knitz |
Tom Lacy | The Man Who Gives Emily the Test |
Lee Weaver | Ray |
Carolyn Coates | Teacher |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
---|
Richard Dreyfuss | Joe |
Susan Sarandon | Emily |
Nancy Allen | Carrie |
Jean Stapleton | Mrs. Price |
Wil Wheaton | Tim |
Edward Winter | Jim Parks |
Keene Curtis | Dr. Knitz |
Tom Lacy | The Man Who Gives Emily the Test |
Lee Weaver | Ray |
Carolyn Coates | Teacher |
Milton Selzer | Landlord |
Todd Everett | Frank |
F. William Parker | Lawyer |
Bianca Taylor | Woman Customer |
Lew Horn | Pet Shop Owner |
Frank Coppola | Mr. Fleeze |
Brent Price | Man Customer |
Jason Hervey | Potato |
Scott Crow | Indian #1 |
Joshua Schulman | Indian #2 |
Producers
Name | Role |
---|
Alain Chammas | Producer |