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Because He's My Friend
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Because He's My Friend

Jun 11, 1978
1h 30m
★ 0.0

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama
TV Movie

Production Companies

Australian Broadcasting Commission

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Cast

Karen Black

Anne

Karen Black

Keir Dullea

Eric

Keir Dullea

Jack Thompson

Geoff

Jack Thompson

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