1970s friendships unravel on a wild cross-country RV trip full of temptation and betrayal.
BEST FRIENDS
Best Friends ... until they crossed the wrong border
Two childhood friends and their girlfriends go on a road trip. One of them is planning to get married, but his friend is not happy and will do anything to sabotage their relationship.
Quick Answer
Best Friends is a 1975 American drama directed by Noel Nosseck about two childhood friends and their girlfriends who set off on a cross-country road trip that tests loyalties and relationships.
Programmer's Pick
This is the kind of 'bum trip' the 1970s specialized in: sun-drenched RV escapism colliding with raw, hormonal angst. Expect road dust, scandal, and more than one Winnebago revelation before the credits roll.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Noel Nosseck
- Writers
- Arnold Somkin, Doug Chapin
- Release
- 1975
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Drama
Why This Matters
Doug Chapin not only stars in this 1975 drama but also contributed to its dialogue, highlighting a dual creative role in a film exploring the psychological aftermath of the Vietnam War.
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Why Cult
The film is steeped in 1970s Americana, with its central journey playing out inside a classic Winnebago.
Longstanding bonds between best friends are tested by jealousy, sabotage, and the looming pressures of adulthood.
Expect steamy 70s exploitation flavor, including scandalous romance, bad decisions, and uninhibited encounters.
Best Friends sits comfortably in the cult film canon, balancing erotic drama with a weirdly hypnotic road movie energy.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Best Friends released? +
Best Friends was released in 1975.
Who directed Best Friends? +
Best Friends was directed by Noel Nosseck.
How long is Best Friends? +
Best Friends has a runtime of 83 minutes.
What genre is Best Friends? +
Best Friends is a drama.
