Buddies(1985)
...the first dramatic movie about AIDS
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.
Movie: Buddies
Top 9 Billed Cast
Robert Willow
David Bennett
Steve
Video Trailer Buddies
Video: Official UK Trailer
Official UK Trailer
Remastered Trailer
"Am I the love of Steve's life?"
"I've gotten too close to him"
"Raise a little hell once in a while!"
"When did you know you were gay?"
All 6 videos
Official UK Trailer - Trailer
Remastered Trailer - Trailer
"Am I the love of Steve's life?" - Clip
"I've gotten too close to him" - Clip
"Raise a little hell once in a while!" - Clip
"When did you know you were gay?" - Clip
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