Movie

The Time You Need a Friend

★ 9.0(1)19841h 31m

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Good to know

Director: John Woo
Release date: 1984-08-23
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: Mandarin
Status: Released
Country: Hong Kong
Studio: Cinema City Company Limited

About The Time You Need a Friend

The Time You Need a Friend is a 1984 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by John Woo, starring Sun Yueh, David Tao and Linda Jui-Chi Liu. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Time You Need a Friend in Poland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

John Woo's melodramatic tragicomedy The Time You Need a Friend (1985) stands at the crucial crossroads in the director's career. Woo had been churning out innocuous comedies for more than a few years, and after establishing the "heroic bloodshed" genre, he'd never look back. But this tale of two comedians - estranged former pals who bury the hatchet for one last show together - blends the pathos and male-bonding of Woo's later dramas with the silliness and pratfalls that marked his early works. At their peak, Ku Ren and Shem Bien were an unstoppable screen comedy team, the undisputed stars of the silent era. But a major falling out has kept the duo offstage for decades. Despite the urgings of family and friends, Ku and Shem refuse to reconcile. As both men approach their twilight years, one last chance for a reunion presents itself in the form of a televised charity benefit. Ku Ren and Shem Bien struggle to come to terms with years of bitterness, and bring the house down once again.

Cast

Sun Yueh

David Tao

Linda Jui-Chi Liu

Hsiao Hou Tao

Kuan Kuan

Chiang Hsia

Chu Feng-Kang

Meng Yen Liu

Hsiao-Kang Wu

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Time You Need a Friend in Poland?+

The Time You Need a Friend is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Poland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Time You Need a Friend on Netflix?+

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How long is The Time You Need a Friend?+

The Time You Need a Friend has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in The Time You Need a Friend?+

The Time You Need a Friend stars Sun Yueh, David Tao, Linda Jui-Chi Liu, Hsiao Hou Tao and Kuan Kuan.

When did The Time You Need a Friend come out?+

The Time You Need a Friend is a 1984 movie directed by John Woo.

What genre is The Time You Need a Friend?+

The Time You Need a Friend is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed The Time You Need a Friend?+

The Time You Need a Friend was directed by John Woo.