
Foster(2011)
Looking to adopt a child and unable to conceive a child of their own, the Morrisons' lives are turned upside down when a seven-year-old boy unexpectedly shows up on their doorstep.

Clayton Williamson
Simon Gunner

Annie Byron
Una Crealy

Ernie Dingo
Jack Merrick

Van Johnson
Mr. Ranthow

Rebecca Smart
Linda Crealy

Noni Hazlehurst
Sarah Gunner
Jill Perryman
Miss Gabhurst
Steve Jodrell
Skipper Crealy

Heath Ledger
Orphan Clown
Jean-Michel Dagory
Anatole Tolin
Clowning Around is a comedy, family, drama, adventure film released in 1991. Directed by George Whaley, it stars Clayton Williamson, Annie Byron, Ernie Dingo. Follows a boy who realizes there is more to being a clown, than just clowning around.
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