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The Buddy System

19841h 50m4.9/ 10 · TMDB · 15 votes
DramaComedyRomance

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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Directed by Glenn Jordan

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Ansh Kapoor

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The people behind the story

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

Tom Lacy

The Man Who Gives Emily the Test

Lee Weaver
Lee Weaver

Ray

Carolyn Coates
Carolyn Coates

Teacher

Milton Selzer

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Film details

Released4 May 1984
Original languageEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
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