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Year: 1979
Runtime: 94 min
Language: English
Director: Ivan Reitman
At a scrappy summer camp, free-spirited head counselor Tripper (Bill Murray) finds common ground with awkward camper Rudy (Chris Makepeace). As they team up to take down rival Camp Mohawk in the Olympiad, Tripper's youthful energy and Rudy's matchmaking skills spark unexpected connections – and a chance for Tripper to grow up.
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