Movie

The Childhood Friend

★ 6.1(6)19941h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Pupi Avati
Release date: 1994-04-14
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: Italian
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: Duea Film

About The Childhood Friend

The Childhood Friend is a 1994 movie in the Horror and Thriller genres, directed by Pupi Avati, starring Joe Ryan, Jason Robards III and Amy Galper. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Childhood Friend in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

40-year-old Arnold Gardner is put in charge of the talk show "The Twenty-fifth Hour" after the death of the former host Duncan Mackay. His role on screen creates immediate interest and the program becomes a great success with TV audiences. This proves to be a period of great satisfaction for Arnold, but his childhood friend, Eddie Greenberg, suddenly comes on the scene. Eddie is ill and frustrated by lack of success, and is so resentful and envious of Arnold's fame that he wants him to make a full public confession of a "sin" he committed in his young days.

Cast

Joe Ryan

Ted Gardner

Jason Robards III

Arnold Gardner

Amy Galper

Norma

Robert Swan

Sortino

Wanja Mary Sellers

Jenny Cohen

Carolyn Spence

Mirna

Mary Mulligan

Inge

Lee Sellars

Randy

Jim Mullins

Myers

Steve King

Owen

Dave Kappas

Gary Houston

Ross

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Childhood Friend in Canada?+

The Childhood Friend is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Childhood Friend on Netflix?+

The Childhood Friend is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Childhood Friend?+

The Childhood Friend has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in The Childhood Friend?+

The Childhood Friend stars Joe Ryan, Jason Robards III, Amy Galper, Robert Swan and Wanja Mary Sellers.

When did The Childhood Friend come out?+

The Childhood Friend is a 1994 movie directed by Pupi Avati.

What genre is The Childhood Friend?+

The Childhood Friend is Horror and Thriller film.

Who directed The Childhood Friend?+

The Childhood Friend was directed by Pupi Avati.