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Release Year1982
Runtime0h 30m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Family, Adventure
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DirectorRichard Friedlander
WritersRichard Friedlander
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsGrandpa and Billy
About Grandpa and Billy
Upon learning that his daughter and son-in-law are thinking of putting him in a nursing home, Grandpa coerces his ten-year-old grandson into running away with him, their ultimate goal being Carnegie Hall in New York City
Directed by Richard Friedlander, Grandpa and Billy leans on a strong ensemble — Jay Barney, Liz Burkland, Jeffrey Porper — 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 drama titles of 1982.
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