For Pete's Sake(1966)
"For Pete's Sake" is the heartfelt and inspiring story of a man (Robert Sampson) struggling to come to terms with his wife's (Pippa Scott) untimely death, while raising their young son (Johnny Jenson). Sam Groom portrays the family's pastor and Terri Garr debuts as a wayward young woman in this entertaining and thought-provoking comedy-drama.
Movie: For Pete's Sake
Top 10 Billed Cast
Rev. Billy Graham
Gas Station Attendant
Attendant's Wife
Harvey
Leo
Grandma Harper
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