Footlight Frenzy

Top 6 Billed Cast

Anna Mathias
Anna Mathias

Debbie Turner / Gwen Vandermorgan

Ron Vernan
Ron Vernan

Alex Malone / Chas Courtney

Diz White
Diz White

Laura Becker / Addie Starr

Ronald E. House
Ronald E. House

Tony Langdon / Uncle Julian

Alan Shearman
Alan Shearman

Paul Becker / Nicky Vandermorgan

Rodger Bumpass
Rodger Bumpass

Benny Dibble / Johnny Chicago

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    The on-stage and backstage antics of an amateur group attempting to stage a play as a fundraiser to save their children's school.

  • Release Date

    1982-01-01

  • Average

    6.5

  • Rating:

    3.3 starts
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    Comedy

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