Fast Friends (1979)

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A young divorcee struggles to provide for her young son and make a new life for herself in the backstage jungle of a TV talk show, becoming fast friends with its head writer whose job it is to see that its host, a woman-chasing egomaniac, stays at the top of the ratings.

General Description
"Fast Friends" is a captivating 1979 movie which is an unique blend of drama and intense emotions. Directed by Blair Brown, the film stars Lesley Ann Warren, Stephen Collins, and Michael O'Hare in leading roles. The motion picture spins around the ever-evolving dynamics of friendship, love, and lost relationships.

Plot Summary
The film centers on Melinda, played by Lesley Ann Warren, a soon-to-be-divorced lady who is having a hard time to put her life back in order while seeking comfort in her long time friendship with a guy called Peter, played by the skilled Stephen Collins. There are some intense minutes in the film as the foundation of the relationship starts to shake when Melinda begins harboring romantic sensations for Peter. The plot takes a fascinating turn as Peter, married and a dad, begins to see Melinda in a brand-new light too, stimulating an adulterous affair that complicates their relationship even more.

Character Development
Melinda, with all her psychological fragility, displays impressive nerve as she discovers brand-new aspects of her personality in the face of tension; her shift from a having a hard time divorcee to that of a daring lover is commendably depicted. Meanwhile, Peter's character is torn between his loyalty towards his other half and his deepening affection for his buddy. The effect of the affair on his other half and his own inner conflict is likewise a constant thread in the story, adding to the complexity of the plot.

Themes
"Fast Friends" further explores the themes of relationship, love, disillusionment, and the moral implications of cheating. It tackles the confluence of relationship and romantic love, the blurring of limits, and the effects of the options made by the protagonists. The movie asks extensive concerns connected to the sanctity of marital promises, propriety, and the destructive course of damaged friendships.

Noteworthy Performances
Actor Lesley Ann Warren brings life to the character of Melinda with extraordinary poise and vulnerability. Stephen Collins embraces his function as Peter with impressive depth, strolling the tightrope in between relationship and love skilfully. The other supporting characters in the movie likewise contribute exceptionally to the plot, assisting to thicken the drama.

"Fast Friends" serves to be an emotionally stirring movie that leaves audiences sympathizing with the characters' intricate issues, revealing the convoluted dynamics of human relationships. It's an exploration of the complexities of friendships, love, and fidelity that challenges convention and strikes a deep psychological chord. With a moving plot, excellent efficiencies, and a sobering review on extramarital relations, "Fast Friends" remains a prominent operate in 1970s cinema, using a poignant photo of love and friendship laced with frailty and failure.

Top Cast

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    Carrie Snodgress
    Diana Hayward
  • Dick Shawn (small)
    Dick Shawn
    Deke Edwards
  • Edie Adams (small)
    Edie Adams
    Connie Burton
  • Jed Allan
    Bernie
  • Vivian Blaine (small)
    Vivian Blaine
    Sylvia
  • Denise DuBarry
    Marcy
  • Tom Hallick (small)
    Tom Hallick
    Pat McKenna
  • Elayne Heilveil (small)
    Elayne Heilveil
    Amy
  • David Letterman (small)
    David Letterman
    Matt Morgan
  • Michael Parks (small)
    Michael Parks
    David York
  • Susan Heldfond
    Jenny Roman