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Release Year1976
Runtime0h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
Genres—
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DirectorMichael Simpson
WritersGeoffrey Case
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsI Want to Be Like You
About I Want to Be Like You
Brian idolises his older brother Steve, who has left school and joined the army. The two brothers go for an evening out and end up in a local coffee shop, where Steve's faults become painfully obvious to Brian
Directed by Michael Simpson, I Want to Be Like You leans on a strong ensemble — Keith Knappy, David Threlfall, Anne Cunningham — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1976.
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