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Taking Care of Terrific(1988)
Status: Released
Date: 1988-01-16
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"Ordinary" Enid is about to have an extraordinary adventure!
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14-year-old Enid Crowley hates her name and everything about her boring life. All this changes when she becomes a full-time babysitter to a sheltered boy. The two hook up for some hilarious adventures in the park with a mysterious bag lady and a street musician. With the help of Enid's boyfriend, Seth, they try to give the park dwellers a "special evening," but their good deed backfires and lands them in trouble.
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Movie: Taking Care of Terrific
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Melvin Van Peebles
Hawk
Jackie Burroughs
Mrs. Forbes
Joanne Vannicola
Enid / Cynthia
Zack Ward
Seth Sandruff
Deborah Grover
Mrs. Crowley
Dave Nichols
Mr. Crowley
Tedde Moore
Mrs. Cameron
Kay Hawtrey
Mrs. Kolodny
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14-year-old Enid Crowley hates her name and everything about her boring life. All this changes when she becomes a full-time babysitter to a sheltered boy. The two hook up for some hilarious adventures in the park with a mysterious bag lady and a street musician. With the help of Enid's boyfriend, Seth, they try to give the park dwellers a "special evening," but their good deed backfires and lands them in trouble.
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1988-01-16
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