Friends (1971)
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81% of users liked it
(274 ratings)
The main attraction of this teen romance is likely to be the soundtrack music of Elton John. A young English boy, suffering from neglect at home, runs away and becomes friends with a French girl in the same plight. Together, they go to an idyllic seaside location in France (the Camergue), become… More The main attraction of this teen romance is likely to be the soundtrack music of Elton John. A young English boy, suffering from neglect at home, runs away and becomes friends with a French girl in the same plight. Together, they go to an idyllic seaside location in France (the Camergue), become lovers, set up housekeeping, have a baby, and play at being responsible adults, discovering along the way many of the troubles involved. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
- Directed By
- Regev Contes, Lewis Gilbert
- Genres
- Documentary, Drama, Romance, Art House & International
- In Theaters
- Mar 24, 1971 Wide
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
Critic Reviews
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Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
It's so cynical in its manipulation of youth, innocence, sunsets and all the rest that you squirm with embarrassment.
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Cast
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Anicée Alvina
as Michelle LaTour
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Sean Bury
as Paul Harrison
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Joan Hickson
as Lady in Bookshop
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Ronald Lewis
as Harrison
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Saddy Rebbot
as Pierre
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Pascale Roberts
as Annie
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Toby Robins
as Mrs. Gardner
- Sady Rebbot