Secret Friends (1991)
Movie 1h 37m ★ 3.7/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, blow my mind
Dating from 1991, Secret Friends sits in the drama and fantasy corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Dennis Potter. The cast includes Frances Barber, Gina Bellman and Alan Bates. The running time is 1h 37m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 3.7 out of 10.
44Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight, a classic.
Synopsis
During a train ride, an anxiety attack leads middle-aged illustrator John into an identity crisis. As his marital problems merge and blur into his fantasy life with prostitutes and call girls, a long-dormant secret friend of his childhood surfaces in his delusions.
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Cast & crew
- Dennis PotterDirector
- Frances Barberas Angela
- Gina Bellmanas Helen
- Alan Batesas John
- Ian McNeiceas First Businessman
- Tony Doyleas Martin
- Joanna Davidas Kate
- Colin Jeavonsas Vicar
- Rowena Cooperas Vicar's Wife
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Questions about Secret Friends
- What genre is Secret Friends?
- Secret Friends is categorised as Drama, Fantasy.
- Who stars in Secret Friends?
- Frances Barber, Gina Bellman, Alan Bates, Ian McNeice, Tony Doyle appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Secret Friends?
- Dennis Potter directed Secret Friends.
- How long is Secret Friends?
- Secret Friends runs for 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- Is Secret Friends worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 3.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Secret Friends?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
