Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'

Sep 4, 2006

1h 28m

★ 6.0

Overview

As NBC's hit sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes" proves a long-running hit for a network desperately in need of one, its young stars: Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, and Dana Plato face all sorts of trouble off-camera. Gary battles with his parents over the management of his salary, Todd runs into trouble with the law countless times, and Dana's career after the show meets with despair and tragedy.

Genres

Drama

TV Movie

Production Companies

Once Upon a Time Films

Nomadic Pictures

Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes' Trailers

Cast

Willie Coleman

Bruce A. Young

Sue Coleman

Lorena Gale

Gary Coleman

Bobb'e J. Thompson

Gary Coleman - 13-29 years

Robert Bailey Jr.

Betty Bridges

Verda Bridges

Gary Coleman - 30-31 years

Alon Williams

Kline

Jason Schombing

Conrad Bain

John Innes

Kay Plato

Teryl Rothery

Howard Leeds

Jerry Wasserman

Dion Mial

Rainbow Sun Francks

Dana Plato - 17 to 34 years

Britt Irvin

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