Buddies

About Buddies

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.

Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.'s Buddies is a 1985 drama film. Its themes are male friendship, AIDS, masturbation, and HIV.

Geoff Edholm stars as Robert Willow, David Schachter as David Bennett, Libby Saines as Mrs. Bennett, and David Rose as Steve. It runs 81 minutes and was released in September 1985.

The screenplay is by Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.. American members can watch it on Here TV.

The Normal Heart, Cockles and Muscles, and Bohemian Rhapsody make useful companions to Buddies, all filed under gay theme. TMDB voters put it at 8.2 out of 10 across 55 votes and it carries a NR rating.