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My American Cousin(1985)
Status: Released
Date: 1985-11-01
61%
7 Votes
Time: 1h 30m
"He was a charming runaway in a big, fancy car who dazzled me completely..."
Overview:
My American Cousin is a Canadian drama film, released in 1985. Written and directed by Sandy Wilson based on her own childhood, the film stars Margaret Langrick as Sandy Wilcox, a pre-teen girl growing up on a ranch in rural Penticton, British Columbia in the late 1950s. Sandy's longing to be treated as an adult is roused even further when her older American cousin Butch Walker (John Wildman) comes for a visit. The cast also includes Richard Donat, Jane Mortifee, Babz Chula and Camille Henderson.
Languages: English.
Countries:
Canada
ProductionCompanies: 
Peter O'Brien Independent Pictures
Borderline Productions
Movie: My American Cousin
Top 10 Billed Cast
Margaret Langrick
Sandy Wilcox
John Wildman
Butch Walker
Richard Donat
Major Wilcox
Jane Mortifee
Kitty Wilcox
T.J. Scott
Lenny McPhee
Babs Chula
Dolly Walker
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