In 1976, 12 year old BOBBY GRAHAM, a recent orphan, moves to Eagle Rock to live with his aunt and uncle. Determined to follow in his late father's creative footsteps, Bobby defies his uncle...
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Title: You've Got a Friend (TV Movie 2007)
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1 win & 2 nominations.
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| John Schneider | ... | Jim Kliekan | |
| Dylan McLaughlin | ... | Bobby Graham | |
| Jason Brooks | ... | Jeff Graham | |
| Kate Connor | ... | Gayle Graham | |
| Mark Rolston | ... | Dennis Billings | |
| Chase Ellison | ... | Tommy Billings | |
| Gloria Gifford | ... | Miss Egelhoff | |
| Butch Hammett | ... | Adult Bobby Graham | |
| Bitty Schram | ... | Miss Jackie Nelson | |
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Dennis Howard | ... | Norman Hauser |
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Chayce Marnell | ... | Will |
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Michael Waltman | ... | Principal Anson |
| Jordan Dang | ... | Kid #1 | |
| Ron Michaelson | ... | Mayor | |
| Michael Shannon | ... | Brayton Jennings | |
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In 1976, 12 year old BOBBY GRAHAM, a recent orphan, moves to Eagle Rock to live with his aunt and uncle. Determined to follow in his late father's creative footsteps, Bobby defies his uncle and teams up with the town recluse, Vietnam Vet JIM KLECAN, to build a soap box racing car and compete in the derby... Written by breakdown
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aunt nephew relationship | uncle nephew relationship | usa | united states | orphan boy |Taglines:
Close the door, all the way.Genres:
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Jim Kliekan: [to Bobby] ... Stop calling me "Sir." I'm not my father, and I'm not your teacher. It's just "Jim."See more »
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9 June 2007 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Ok, let's face it, this is a typical kid flick. It telegraphed every scene. I knew exactly what was going to happen every moment. That said, I still liked it. It's a feel good movie and should appeal to kids or adults just want a feel good story. On that basis I recommend it.