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Because He's My Friend

Because He's My Friend

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DramaTV Movie

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An American military man moves his family to Australia to undergo training in submarine warfare, providing new challenges for his wife and their developmentally disabled son.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

11 June 1978

Country

Australia

Cast

Karen Black

Karen Black

Anne

Keir Dullea

Keir Dullea

Eric

Jack Thompson

Jack Thompson

Geoff

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