Best Friends(1982)
What a present for Christmas
When a professional couple, who have lived and worked together for many years, finally decide to marry, their sudden betrothal causes many unexpected difficulties. They soon find that being married is often quite different from being "best friends."
Movie: Best Friends
Top 10 Billed Cast
Richard Babson
Paula McCullen
Eleanor McCullen
Tim McCullen
Ann Babson
Tom Babson
Larry Weisman
Jorge Medina
Carol Brandon
Lyle Ballou
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When a professional couple, who have lived and worked together for many years, finally decide to marry, their sudden betrothal causes many unexpected difficulties. They soon find that being married is often quite different from being "best friends."
Release Date
1982-12-17
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What a present for Christmas
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