Overview

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.

Cast

Geoff Edholm, David Schachter, Libby Saines, David Rose, Billy Lux, Joyce Korn, Susan Schneider, Tracy Vivat

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What is "Buddies" about?

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.

When was "Buddies" released?

Buddies was released in 1985.

Who stars in "Buddies"?

The cast includes Geoff Edholm, David Schachter, Libby Saines, David Rose.