Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'
2006, English. Directed by Robert Iscove.
As NBC's hit sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes" proves a long-running hit for a network desperately in need of one, its young stars: Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, and Dana Plato face all sorts of trouble off-camera. Gary battles with his parents over the management of his salary, Todd runs into trouble with the law countless times, and Dana's career after the show meets with despair and tragedy.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Robert IscoveDirector
- Bruce A. YoungWillie Coleman
- Lorena GaleSue Coleman
- Bobb'e J. ThompsonGary Coleman
- Robert Bailey Jr.Gary Coleman - 13-29 years
- Verda BridgesBetty Bridges
- Alon WilliamsGary Coleman - 30-31 years
- Jason SchombingKline
- John InnesConrad Bain
- Teryl RotheryKay Plato
- Jerry WassermanHoward Leeds
- Rainbow Sun FrancksDion Mial
- Britt IrvinDana Plato - 17 to 34 years
Details
- Released
- 4 September 2006
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gregory K. Pincus
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Who directed Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'?
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes' (2006) was directed by Robert Iscove and stars Bruce A. Young, Lorena Gale, Bobb'e J. Thompson.