Too Young the Hero (1988)
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- 1h 40min
- Biography, Drama
- 27 Mar 1988 (USA)
- TV Movie
The true story of Calvin Graham who at the age of twelve, but looking quite a lot older, succeeded in joining the navy during World War II. In spite of his young age, he received a Purple Heart for his bravery in the Naval Battle of...
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- 2 nominations.
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| Ricky Schroder | ... |
Calvin Graham
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Jon DeVries | ... |
Captain Gatch
(as Jon De Vries)
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| Debra Mooney | ... |
Calvin's Mother
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| Mary-Louise Parker | ... |
Pearl Spencer
(as Mary Louise Parker)
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Rick Warner | ... |
Holbrook
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| Tom Wood | ... |
Davy Cluff
(as Thomas Mills Wood)
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| Christopher Curry | ... |
Laslo
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John Linton | ... |
Scotty Bloxom
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| Markus Flanagan | ... |
Sparky
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| David Gianopoulos | ... |
MacBride
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| Shelley Reid | ... |
Cracker
(as Ron Shelley)
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| Christopher Yohe | ... |
Frank
(as Christopher Yore)
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| Terry Loughlin | ... |
Necker
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Thomas McGovern | ... |
Turkel
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Carl Mueller | ... |
Shriver
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| Mert Hatfield | ... |
Harry
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James Eric | ... |
Pratt
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David Frisinger | ... |
Spencer
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Christofer de Oni | ... |
Avila
(as Christopher De Oni)
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Randell Haynes | ... |
Chaplain Rose
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James L. Wiggins | ... |
Cleon
(as Jimmy Wiggins)
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Steven Thomas Maillard | ... |
Gillis
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Penny Hayes | ... |
Lt. Cindy
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E. Pat Hall | ... |
Medic
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Terry Griffo | ... |
Lady in Park
(as Terry Tant)
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| Kevin Draine | ... |
Graves
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Avon Stephenson | ... |
Tommy
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Robert Dean Orwig | ... |
Owner
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J. Michael Hunter | ... |
Dr. Smith
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| Rich Valliere | ... |
Doctor
(as Rick Valliere)
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R. Pickett Bugg | ... |
Pico
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Rob Dator | ... |
Lugo
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Charlie Peterson | ... |
Stammer
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Bonnie McCormick | ... |
Tootsie
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Stephen Jackson | ... |
Stallings
(as Steve Jackson)
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Glen Davis | ... |
Drill Instructor - Singing Cadence (uncredited)
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| Charles Thomas Doyle | ... |
Sailor (uncredited)
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Robert J. Maxwell | ... |
Hotel Hobo (uncredited)
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| Robert Sidney Mellette | ... |
Barney (uncredited)
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| Mark Jeffrey Miller | ... |
Tattoo (uncredited)
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Mark Alton Rose | ... |
Marine (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Buzz Kulik | ||
Written by
| Calvin Graham | ... | (manuscript) and |
| Gary Thomas | ... | (manuscript) |
| David J. Kinghorn | ... | (teleplay) |
Produced by
| Joan Barnett | ... | executive producer |
| Pierre Cossette | ... | executive producer |
| Buzz Kulik | ... | producer |
| Alan Landsburg | ... | executive producer |
| Howard Lipstone | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Steve Dorff | ||
Cinematography by
| Don Burgess | ||
Editing by
| Les Green | ||
Casting By
| Rosalie Joseph | ||
Production Design by
| Norm Baron | ||
Set Decoration by
| Linda Allen | ||
Costume Design by
| Michael Butler | ... | (as Mike Butler) |
Production Management
| Don Goldman | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Bob Dahlin | ... | first assistant director |
| Kristi Morais | ... | second assistant director (as Kristi Ann Morias) |
Art Department
| Steve Davis | ... | lead man |
| Suzanne Lapick | ... | property master (as Suzanne LaPick) |
| Kevin Scott Mack | ... | storyboard artist |
| Les Pendleton | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Richard Waldrop | ... | property master |
Special Effects by
| David Beavis | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Greg Hull | ... | special effects foreman |
Stunts
| Greg Gault | ... | stunt coordinator (as Gregory J. Gault) |
| Robert Keller | ... | stunts |
| Danny Rogers | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Eric Bartsch | ... | grip |
| Curtis Bradford | ... | key grip (as Curtiss Bradford) |
| Frank Godwin | ... | second assistant camera |
| Michael Lund | ... | camera operator |
| David W. Strong | ... | assistant lighting technician |
| Newton TerMeer | ... | gaffer (as Newton Thomas Termeer) |
Casting Department
| Craig Fincannon | ... | location casting |
| Mark Fincannon | ... | location casting |
Location Management
| David Blake Hartley | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Larry W. Herbstritt | ... | orchestrator (as Larry Herbstritt) |
| Chris Ledesma | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sandra M. Haskell | ... | script supervisor (as Sandra Marley Haskell) |
Additional Crew
| Petra Blackwell | ... | medic |
| Anthony Harbour | ... | paramedic |
| Eleanor Hemingway | ... | production coordinator |
| Ethan Marten | ... | production assistant |
| Laura Petticord | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- CBS (1988) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
Special Effects
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Storyline
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The true story of Calvin Graham who at the age of twelve, but looking quite a lot older, succeeded in joining the navy during World War II. In spite of his young age, he received a Purple Heart for his bravery in the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal. When he reported back to his unit after leave, his world collapsed. Due to a misunderstanding he is reported as a deserter, which is the start of a real nightmare.
Written by Willy Vanhaelen |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The siblings of Calvin depicted in the movie, "Pearl" and "Frank" were actual real siblings of the real Calvin Graham. There were Seven Graham Children altogether. See more » |
| Goofs | When Calvin reports as ordered to the Naval Air Training Station, he is arrested by Army MPs instead of Navy SPs. MPs also inexplicably man the Navy brig. See more » |