The Buddy System 40 years old

Out of deep friendship comes deep love

A school truant officer uncovers a young boy's attempt to fake his residential address and subsequently befriends the kid and his mother.

Credits

The Buddy System Cast

Name Character
Wil Wheaton He was 11, now 52 years old as Tim
Richard Dreyfuss He was 36, now 77 years old as Joe
Susan Sarandon She was 37, now 78 years old as Emily
F. William Parker He was 42, now 82 years old as Lawyer
Milton Selzer He was 65, 87 years old when he died as Landlord
Lee Weaver He was 54, now 94 years old as Ray
Carolyn Coates She was 57, 77 years old when she died as Teacher
Keene Curtis He was 61, 79 years old when he died as Dr. Knitz
Nancy Allen She was 33, now 74 years old as Carrie
Todd Everett as Frank
Bianca Ferguson She was 29, now 69 years old as Woman Customer
Tom Lacy He was 50, now 91 years old as The Man Who Gives Emily the Test
Jean Stapleton She was 61, 90 years old when she died as Mrs. Price
Edward Winter He was 46, 63 years old when he died as Jim Parks
Lew Horn as Pet Shop Owner

The Buddy System Crew

Name Department
Arthur Schmidt as Editor. He was 46 (now 87) years old Editing
Matthew F. Leonetti as Director of Photography. He was 42 (now 83) years old Camera
Patrick Williams as Original Music Composer. He was 45 (79) years old when He died Sound
Rodger Maus as Production Design. He was 51 (84) years old when He died Art
Glenn A. Jordan as Director. He was 48 (now 88) years old Directing
Joseph G. Aulisi as Costume Design. Costume & Make-Up
Mary Agnes Donoghue as Writer. She was 42 (now 82) years old Writing
The Buddy System poster
The Buddy System (40 years)

Out of deep friendship comes deep love

  • Release day: Friday, May 04, 1984
  • Runtime: 110 minutes