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Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Wallace Shawn | ... | Stan Speigel | |
Ben Diskin | ... | Charlie Speigel | |
Nick Cassavetes | ... | Joe | |
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Jarrett Lennon | ... | Sherwood |
Laura Innes | ... | Rose | |
Michael Tucci | ... | Frank Turner | |
George Fisher | ... | Mole | |
Frank Gerrish | ... | Crisco | |
Michael Flynn | ... | Peterson | |
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Dane Stevens | ... | Hoffs (as Duane Stephens) |
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Brittney Lewis | ... | Annie |
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Christy Summerhays | ... | Miss Quinn |
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Elisabeth Lund | ... | Samantha Sandrich |
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Nick Murdock | ... | Conner |
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Bernie Garcia | ... | Ralphie (as Bernie Ben Garcia) |
Charlie along with a close friend of his are constantly harassed by school bullies, Charlie has a crush there that he wishes to be able to court, and has a scientist and kind but pacifistic and not particularly attractive appearing father, who is also troubled every now and then by pranksters who also work there. After some failed attempts Charlie does with his father in hopes of qualifying them for the father/son picnic competition, he decides to substitute him by going to a gym and inviting a weightlifter to pose as his father at it. One he comes across agrees to his ploy, and when the competition comes, they succeed. On a count of school pressures following that, the lie about Charlie and his dad spirals out of control and Charlie ends up at the mercy of a kidnapping due to the weightlifter's past involvement with a gang of hoodlums. By that point, not only will the whole truth have to come out to everyone sooner or later whether through Charlie confessing it or by circumstances ... Written by Anonymous
Cute and simple story of bullies, and overcoming them. I enjoyed it not expecting much, but coming away impressed with all the lead characters performances. I recommend this for viewing with the whole family. I was happy to see Nick Casavettes turn in a very good and decent performance, as the hunk bodybuilder. Shawn Wallace gets the "hero" role and takes it on with gusto (at least for him). I was annoyed a little bit with the kid that played Charlie. He's got to learn to not be so "stereotypical Jewish" if he wishes to get ahead in Hollywood. Yes he is young but he is so paper thin in his acting at times it comes of disingenuous to me. But overall it's a cute film that gives kids a good lesson in being proud of who you & your family are, instead of always looking for greener grass.