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My American Cousin (1985) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1985 · 90 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Sandy Wilson
- Starring
- T.J. Scott, Tom Braidwood, Guy Wilson, Nicola Cavendish, Terrence Moore, Richard Donat
Sandy Wilcox, a restless pre‑teen in 1950s rural British Columbia, longs for the respect of an adult. Her world is jolted when charismatic American cousin Butch Walker, a runaway who arrives in a sleek, fancy car, visits. His confident swagger and tales of life across the border dazzle her, intensifying her desire to be taken seriously and fueling her fantasies of growing up.
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