16 Dec 1971
The Boy Friend
When the leading lady of a low-budget musical revue sprains her ankle, the assistant stage manager is forced to understudy and perform in her place.
Alex in Wonderland
Bohemian Alex Morrison has just finished directing his first feature length movie. In its previews, the movie is considered a critical, artistic and surefire commercial success. As such, Alex seemingly has his choice of what his next project will be. As he makes the rounds both in the Hollywood community and European movie centers for ideas, he fantasizes about movie scenarios of those everyday situations he is in.
Top Billed Cast
Donald Sutherland Alex Morrison
Ellen Burstyn Beth Morrison
Meg Mazursky Amy
Glenna Sargent Nancy
Viola Spolin Mother
Andre Philippe Andre
Michael Lerner Leo
Joan Delaney Jane
Neil Burstyn Norman
Leon Frederick Lewis
Carol O'Leary Marlene
Tox Drohar Tox
Sophia Krischer Sophia
Gene Krischer Gene
Marvin Walkenstein Bernie Leavitt
Rosemary Edelman Rosemary
Ed Long Border Guard
Angelo Rossitto Fellini #1
John Rico Fellini #2
Howlett Smith Piano Player
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