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Good Old Boy (1988) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language
1988 · 108 mins · English
Directed by
Tom G. Robertson
Starring
Richard Farnsworth, Ralph Waite, Maureen O'Sullivan, Dulé Hill, Ritchie Montgomery, Devin Ratray

Willie and his friends stumble upon the adventure of a lifetime, setting off on a daring search that defines their youth. Set in Yazoo City during the 1940s and World II, the film follows the boys as they roam the streets, pull practical jokes, face the challenges of growing up, and inevitably find themselves in mischief and heartfelt moments.

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