Because He's My Friend

Because He's My Friend

Because He's My Friend

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Because He's My Friend

1978

1h 30m

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Drama

TV Movie

Overview

An American military man moves his family to Australia to undergo training in submarine warfare, providing new challenges for his wife and their developmentally disabled son.

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3 members

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Karen Black

Anne

Karen Black

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Keir Dullea

Eric

Keir Dullea

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Jack Thompson

Geoff

Jack Thompson

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