The Paper Brigade (Video 1996)

Gunther Wheeler, fourteen, a city tough-guy from New York moves to a small town called Pleasant Valley. Gunther isn't making very many friends in his new town. Until he meets Allison ... See full summary »

Director:

Blair Treu

Writer:

Denice K. Rice

Stars:

Kyle Howard, Robert Englund, Travis Wester

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kyle Howard	...	Gunther Wheeler
Robert Englund	...	Crazy Man Cooper
Travis Wester	...	Chad
Chauncey Leopardi	...	Charlie
Ethan Glazer	...	Andrew
Matthew Ness	...	Fish
Bibi Osterwald	...	Widow Hansen
Kylee Cochran	...	Allison Robbins
Matthew Best	...	Gus
Michael 'Mikey' Peterson	...	Henry
Eean Crawford	...	Leonard
Michael Stephenson	...	Luke
Christopher Marsh	...	Wylee
Michael Flynn	...	Mr. Wheeler
Suzanne Barnes	...	Mrs. Wheeler

Storyline

Gunther Wheeler, fourteen, a city tough-guy from New York moves to a small town called Pleasant Valley. Gunther isn't making very many friends in his new town. Until he meets Allison Robbins a beautiful blond girl his age, the girl of his dreams. Gunther is anxious to score on Allison by taking her out on a date. When Chad, Luke, and Wylie, a couple of neighborhood bullies give Gunther a chance to see Screamin' Banchees, an awesome band, but the tickets for the concert are $150. Gunther doesn't have that kind of money. So the only way for him to get the money is to work as a paperboy with Charlie, Gus, Henry, and Fish which is known as the "nerd herd."

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Plot Keywords:

paperboy | pogo stick | treehouse | family relationships | baseball | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Family

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 February 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Commando en herbe

Filming Locations:

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Leucadia Film Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

Gunther's shirt changes from when they leave their old house, to when they get to their new house.

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Quotes

Chad: Empty? I just put two bucks in this thing!

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Crazy Credits

Prop Monster - John Harrington

User Reviews

Excellent Movie..fun for all ages

My family loves the Paper Brigade! We search the TV listing each week for the Disney movie to see if it is on! From the 3 year old to my 37 year old husband, this movie is loved by all of us! It is such a super movie with an excellent cast! How can you not fall in love with the character of Gunther and feel so helpless and hopeless for him in his quest to gain the respect of his customers, summer spending money, and the attention of a beautiful girl! Robert Englund also plays a wonderful character in the movie as Crazy Man Cooper! A must see movie for all ages! Two thumbs up! 10 star!!