The Childhood Friend (1994): Cast
The Childhood Friend is a 1994 horror thriller directed by Pupi Avati, starring Jason Robards III as Arnold Gardner, Abraham Skaff and Jim Ortlieb. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Pupi Avati
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Duea Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Childhood Friend About?
The premise of The Childhood Friend without spoilers.
Arnold Gardner, 40, steps in as host of The Twenty‑fifth Hour after Duncan Mackay’s death, and his on‑air charisma instantly boosts ratings. While enjoying his new fame, his ailing childhood friend Eddie Greenberg resurfaces, bitter about his own failures and jealous of Arnold’s success, pressuring him to publicly confess a long‑ago wrongdoing.
The Childhood Friend Cast & Characters
Jason Robards III leads the cast as Arnold Gardner, with Abraham Skaff as Richard Gardner and Jim Ortlieb as Eddie 'Chuck' Greenberg. Directed by Pupi Avati; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Pupi Avati
- Jason Robards III as Arnold Gardner
- Abraham Skaff as Richard Gardner
- Jim Ortlieb as Eddie 'Chuck' Greenberg
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Gary Houston as Ross
Also Starring in The Childhood Friend
· 17 more- Robert Swan Sortino
- Mary Sellers Jenny Cohen
- Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni Sandy
- Tom George Reporter
- Steve King Owen
- Mary Mulligan Inge
- Joe Ryan Ted Gardner
- Carolyn Spence Mirna
- Tiziano Sossi Policeman (uncredited)
- Amy Galper Norma
- Lee Sellars Randy
- Jim Mullins Myers
- Richard Grubbs Dale
- Anthony Raymond Olson Mike
- Troy Alan Palmer Boom
- Tom Walljasper Clive
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The Childhood Friend Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Acerto de Contas” and “A gyermekkori barát”.
- Also known as
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- Acerto de Contas
- A gyermekkori barát
- Przyjaciel z dzieciństwa
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The Childhood Friend FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Childhood Friend, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Childhood Friend?
The Childhood Friend runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Childhood Friend released?
The Childhood Friend was released on April 14, 1994.
Who directed The Childhood Friend?
The Childhood Friend was directed by Pupi Avati.
More films by Pupi Avati Who is in the cast of The Childhood Friend?
The Childhood Friend stars Jason Robards III as Arnold Gardner, Abraham Skaff as Richard Gardner and Jim Ortlieb as Eddie 'Chuck' Greenberg, among 21 credited actors.
Does The Childhood Friend have a post-credit scene?
No. The Childhood Friend has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Childhood Friend in?
The original language of The Childhood Friend is Italian.
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