Because He's My Friend
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
90 min
Release Date
1978-06-11
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
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Vote Average
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