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Sammy

Sammy

...alive with love.

19771h 8m

Overview

Delightful story of a young boy whose playful nature and love for animals spark zany incidents and a dangerous adventure. A small boy, crippled since birth, helps his family find faith through his gentle spirit.

Directed by Russ Doughten
Written by Dick Talarico
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Top Cast

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Eric Buhr

Sammy Redding

Peter Hedges

Peter Hedges

Matt Redding

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Tom MacDonald

Tom Redding

Carol Locatell

Carol Locatell

Marilyn Redding

William Cort

William Cort

Phil Clemmons

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Louise Pitch

Mrs. Simmons

Alan Hale Jr.

Alan Hale Jr.

Mike (as Alan Hale)

About Sammy

Sammy is a adventure, family film released in 1977. Directed by Russ Doughten, it stars Eric Buhr, Peter Hedges, Tom MacDonald. Delightful story of a young boy whose playful nature and love for animals spark zany incidents and a dangerous adventure. A small boy, crippled since birth, helps his family find faith through his gentle spirit.

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