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Release, runtime and language
1980 · 100 mins · English
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Directed by
Henry Levin
Starring
Harry Morgan, Basil Hoffman, Pat O'Brien, Katherine Helmond, Joanna Moore, Peter Hobbs

Gary Coleman plays Joey Seymour, a clever but lonely orphan who moves from foster home to foster home and is determined to be the best Cub Scout. Hard‑working executive Pearl Bartlett (Katherine Helmond) dislikes children, yet must take charge of a Cub Scout troop and act as den mother to keep her job. As they work together, Joey’s spirit teaches Pearl the true meaning of caring.

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