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Amitié fatale

Original title: When Friendship Kills
  • TV Movie
  • 1996
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
1.1K
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Lynda Carter and Katie Wright in Amitié fatale (1996)
Drama

Two friends keep their vomiting a secret until one friend almost dies.Two friends keep their vomiting a secret until one friend almost dies.Two friends keep their vomiting a secret until one friend almost dies.

  • Director
    • James A. Contner
  • Writer
    • Elizabeth Gill
  • Stars
    • Lynda Carter
    • Katie Wright
    • Marley Shelton
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    1.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • James A. Contner
    • Writer
      • Elizabeth Gill
    • Stars
      • Lynda Carter
      • Katie Wright
      • Marley Shelton
    • 9User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Lynda Carter
    Lynda Carter
    • Kathryn Archer
    Katie Wright
    Katie Wright
    • Lexi Archer
    Marley Shelton
    Marley Shelton
    • Jennifer Harnsberger
    Josh Taylor
    Josh Taylor
    • Peter Archer
    Colleen Winton
    Colleen Winton
    • Pamela Harnsberger
    Kimberley Warnat
    • Jill Archer
    Malcolm Stewart
    Malcolm Stewart
    • Mr. Harnsberger
    Kevin McNulty
    Kevin McNulty
    • Ted, Kathryn's Boss
    Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds
    • Ben Colson
    Tobias Mehler
    Tobias Mehler
    • Justin Phelps
    Sarah Sawatsky
    Sarah Sawatsky
    • Sarah
    Cathy Merriman
    • Coach Beth
    Lochlyn Munro
    Lochlyn Munro
    • Nick McKay
    Nancy Kerr
    Nancy Kerr
    • Phoebe Wills
    Jill Teed
    Jill Teed
    • Jolene
    Robin Douglas
    • Dr. Walker
    Andrew Wheeler
    Andrew Wheeler
    • Dr. Eden
    Kristy Cohen
    • Rose
    • Director
      • James A. Contner
    • Writer
      • Elizabeth Gill
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    10Catherine_Grace_Zeh

    Very touching and kind of heartbreaking drama about the consequences of being anorexic or bulimic

    WHEN FRIENDSHIP KILLS, in my opinion, is a very touching and kind of heartbreaking drama about the consequences of being anorexic or bulimic. Anytime Lexi (Katie Wright) or Jennifer (Marley Shelton) threw up, I wanted to vomit myself. It's kind of hard to explain why. If you ask me, they should have been more cooperative about things. However, I did enjoy seeing them do things together as well as get lectured by their parents. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say, "If you ask me, WHEN FRIENDSHIP KILLS does indeed show you how being anorexic or bulimic can affect a person's body. " Now, in conclusion, I recommend this movie to everyone who hasn't seen it. You're in for some tears and a good time, so the next time it's on TV, kick back with a friend and watch it.
    10Soul_Searcher1616

    A Really Powerful Film

    There are way too many subjects avoided in cinema and eating disorders is one of them. This film shows it as it is. It is not glamourised for the viewers to enjoy, it is shown with real truth which makes it all the more powerful. I've only seen it once and that was a few years ago but i can still remember everything about it and how it made me feel. It is a very powerful film and is good support for anyone suffering from a eating disorder to give them the willpower to stop. This is what films should be about- they should be there to help people and not glamourise things that are wrong.
    Hopers

    How this changed my life

    This movie was such an inspiration to me. I have struggled with an eating disorder for the past 8-9 years now. I have seen this movie many of times, but the first time that I saw it, it made me want to get as sick as Lexy Archer did. That was my choice and my choice only! The last time I went into treatment, I went to the extended care progam. One night I was watching tv and flipping through the channels and this movie was on. I of course watched it, and it hit me. I actually got to the point to where they were tube feeding me, and watching this movie made me realize that I don't want to go back to the place where I was before. This movie, A Secret Between Friends, Is the truth about eating disorders, and the only one that I have seen that tells you really what happens and isn't stretching the truth at all. Thankyou so much for this movie! It has changed my life forever!
    triceecar1980

    the truth

    everybody should know the truth about bulimia and anorexia and that is what this movie does. Millions of girls have bulimia and are keeping it secret.

    This movie is about two girls Lexie and Jennifer. They both starve themselves. Lexie gets help;jennefer does not. Things happen, however, in the movie that lexi goes back to not eatting. I never knew anybody that threw up their food, but i do know someone who starved their self at one time- me. if you read this comment and you also have or is in the process of starving yourself like i did email me and i can tell you what made me decide that life was worth living.
    9cabasaexpert351

    Very truthful representation on a somewhat taboo subject.

    I have seen a couple movies on eating disorders but this one was definitely my favorite one. The problem with the other ones was that the people with the eating disorders towards the end just automatically get better or accept the fact that they need help and thats it. this movie I thought was more realistic cause in this one the main character Lexi doesn't automatically just get better. She gets better and then has a drawback. I think this movie shows more than the others that I've seen that getting better doesn't just happen, it's hard work and takes time, it's a long path to recovery. I think this movie shows all of that very well. There should be more movies like this.

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    Storyline

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      Marley Shelton and Kimberley Warnat later appeared in Magic warriors (1997).
    • Quotes

      Ben Colson: Jen's in the zone. I hope she doesn't ah, fall into the fire.

      Justin Phelps: I've never seen her like this. You know Jen, right? She never drinks.

      Lexi Archer: She needs some food.

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    • Release date
      • April 10, 1997 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • A Secret Between Friends: A Moment of Truth Movie
    • Filming locations
      • Spanish Banks Beach, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada(beach scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Libra Pictures
      • O'Hara-Horowitz Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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