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Comedy drama

Four Friends (1981): Cast

Four Friends (1981) movie poster

Four Friends is a 1981 comedy drama directed by Arthur Penn, starring Jodi Thelen as Georgia, Lois Smith and Glenne Headly. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes.

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Four Friends (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 55m (115 min)
Director
Arthur Penn
Genres
Comedy , Romance , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Four Friends About?

The premise of Four Friends without spoilers.

In 1960s America, a recent immigrant becomes immersed in the burgeoning counterculture, joining a tight circle of friends who all adore the magnetic Georgia, who returns their affection. As the social upheaval of the decade intensifies, his friendships and romantic feelings are stretched, forcing him to navigate loyalty, desire, and the changing world around him.

Four Friends Themes & Keywords

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  • female nudity
  • male nudity
  • female topless nudity
  • vomiting
  • friend
  • school
  • group
  • strong
  • sex
  • group of four
  • quartet
  • year 1961
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  • coming of age
  • united states of america
  • immigrant
  • high school
  • voyeur
  • expectant father
  • train station
  • defenestration
  • impossible love
  • reference to isadora duncan
  • father in law son in law relationship
  • pacifist
  • jewish man
  • intellectual
  • driving in snow
  • virgin
  • grief
  • vomiting on a shirt
  • bully
  • eyeglasses
  • promiscuous woman
  • drug trip
  • exploding car
  • falling from height
  • drugs
  • implied incest
  • murder
  • racism
  • sex on a beach
  • suicide
  • best friend
  • wedding dress
  • red wedding dress
  • high school band
  • piccolo
  • recorder
  • clarinet
  • bar fight
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Cast & crew

Four Friends Cast & Characters

Jodi Thelen leads the cast as Georgia, with Lois Smith as Mrs. Carnahan and Glenne Headly as Lola. Directed by Arthur Penn; 40 actors are credited in all.

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More from Arthur Penn

More films directed by Arthur Penn, best-rated first: Bonnie and Clyde, The Miracle Worker, Night Moves and Little Big Man.

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Four Friends Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Gli amici di Georgia” and “Georgia”.

Also known as
  • Gli amici di Georgia
  • Georgia
  • Vier Freunde
  • 四个朋友
  • Четверо друзей
  • Amigos Para Sempre
  • Neljä ystävää
  • Fyra vänner

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FAQ

Four Friends FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Four Friends, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Four Friends?

Four Friends runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

When was Four Friends released?

Four Friends was released on December 11, 1981.

Who directed Four Friends?

Four Friends was directed by Arthur Penn.

More films by Arthur Penn

Who is in the cast of Four Friends?

Four Friends stars Jodi Thelen as Georgia, Lois Smith as Mrs. Carnahan and Glenne Headly as Lola, among 40 credited actors.

Does Four Friends have a post-credit scene?

No. Four Friends has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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