MOVIE • 1979

Best Boy

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In this documentary, the director follows the day-to-day activities of his intellectually disabled, middle-aged cousin Philly over a three-year period.

TMDB ★ 3.3/5Votes: 11

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Documentary

Top Cast

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Philly Wohl

Self

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Pearl Wohl

Self

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Max Wohl

Self

Zero Mostel

Self

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Christine O'Connor

Self

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Frances Reiss

Self - Philly's Sister

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Ira Wohl

Self

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Tom McDonough

Cinematography

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Sandi Sissel

Assistant Camera

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Christine Cameron

Assistant Editor

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Marcia Sweig

Associate Editor

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Gary Wright

Assistant Editor

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Richard Berman

Sound Recordist

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Tom Cohen

Sound Recordist

Where to watch

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Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

October 5, 1979

Runtime

111 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

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