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Lost in Yonkers(1993)
Status: Released
Date: 1993-05-14
64%
43 Votes
Time: 1h 54m
This summer there's no better place to find yourself.
Overview:
In the summer of 1942 two young boys are sent to stay with their stern grandmother Kurnitz and their childlike aunt Bella in Yonkers, New York.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
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Movie: Lost in Yonkers
Top 9 Billed Cast
Richard Dreyfuss
Louie Kurnitz
Mercedes Ruehl
Bella Kurnitz
Irene Worth
Grandma Kurnitz
Brad Stoll
Jay Kurnitz
Mike Damus
Arty Kurnitz
David Strathairn
Johnny
Robert Miranda
Hollywood Harry (as Robert Guy Miranda)
Jack Laufer
Eddie Kurnitz
Susan Merson
Gert
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Overview
In the summer of 1942 two young boys are sent to stay with their stern grandmother Kurnitz and their childlike aunt Bella in Yonkers, New York.
Release Date
1993-05-14
Average
6.4
Rating:
3.2 startsTagline
This summer there's no better place to find yourself.
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