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George's Island(1989)
Status: Released
Date: 1989-08-15
73%
3 Votes
Time: 1h 29m
Overview:
After telling his class about the ghost of Captain Kidd and his buried treasure on George’s Island, George is placed in a foster home. George and another foster child, Bonnie, flee to the island on Halloween but when they’re followed by adults Captain Kidd’s ghost is awakened.
Languages: English.
Countries:
Canada
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Movie: George's Island
Top 10 Billed Cast
Ian Bannen
Captain Waters
Sheila McCarthy
Miss Birdwood
Maury Chaykin
Mr. Droonfield
Nathaniel Moreau
George Waters
Brian Downey
Mr. Beane
Gary Reineke
Captain Kidd
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After telling his class about the ghost of Captain Kidd and his buried treasure on George’s Island, George is placed in a foster home. George and another foster child, Bonnie, flee to the island on Halloween but when they’re followed by adults Captain Kidd’s ghost is awakened.
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1989-08-15
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