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The Buddy System (1984)

Overview

ComedyDramaRomance

A school truant officer uncovers a young boy's attempt to fake his residential address and subsequently befriends the kid and his mother.

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Glenn Jordan

Director

Glenn Jordan

ReleasedMay 4, 1984
Runtime1h 50m
StatusReleased
20th Century Fox

Top Cast

Richard Dreyfuss

Richard Dreyfuss

Joe

Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon

Emily

Nancy Allen

Nancy Allen

Carrie

Jean Stapleton

Jean Stapleton

Mrs. Price

Wil Wheaton

Wil Wheaton

Tim

Edward Winter

Edward Winter

Jim Parks

Keene Curtis

Keene Curtis

Dr. Knitz

Lee Weaver

Lee Weaver

Ray

Carolyn Coates

Carolyn Coates

Teacher

Milton Selzer

Milton Selzer

Landlord

F. William Parker

F. William Parker

Lawyer

Bianca Taylor

Bianca Taylor

Woman Customer

Lew Horn

Lew Horn

Pet Shop Owner

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