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Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star

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TV child star of the '70s, Dickie Roberts is now 35 and parking cars. Craving to regain the spotlight, he auditions for a role of a normal guy, but the director quickly sees he is anything but normal. Desperate to win the part, Dickie hires a family to help him replay his childhood and assume the identity of an average, everyday kid.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 2003-09-04

Runtime: 98 mins

Director: Sam Weisman

Spoken language: English

Genres: Comedy

Original title: Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star

Production Companies: Paramount Pictures, Happy Madison Productions

Production Countries: United States of America

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SoSmooth1982
I bought this movie on a whim. It turned out to be one of the best and funniest movies I have ever seen. I highly recommend seeing it at least once. You won't be disappointed.
2023-05-13

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