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In the summer of 1942 two young boys are sent to stay with their stern grandmother Kurnitz and their childlike aunt Bella in Yonkers, New York.
Top billed cast
Richard DreyfussLouie Kurnitz
Mercedes RuehlBella Kurnitz
Irene WorthGrandma Kurnitz
Brad StollJay Kurnitz
Mike DamusArty Kurnitz
David StrathairnJohnny
Robert MirandaHollywood Harry (as Robert Guy Miranda)
Jack LauferEddie Kurnitz
Susan MersonGert
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