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An unwanted boy and a forgotten old lady find running away to join the circus is really coming home.
7.5 / 10 IMDb March 20, 1999 1h 51m
Cory is a foster child nobody wants. Carlota is an elderly woman the world has forgotten. Together, they find friendship and family when they join a traveling circus. Also features Mickey Rooney and Joe DiMaggio, in his last screen appearance.
Director
Runtime
1h 51m
Release Date
March 20, 1999
Genre
Drama, Family
Status
Released
Budget
$2,500,000
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Cast
Dan Byrd
as Cory Wainwright
Julie Harris
as Carlotta
Mickey Rooney
as Boss Ed
Charles Nelson Reilly
as Dinghy
Tom Nowicki
as Dan Kepperman
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Robin O'Dell
as Michelle Kepperman
Gerard Christopher
as Zack
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Mikki Scanlon
as Loralie Cugino
Joe DiMaggio
as Self
Keith Eyles
as Circus Hand
Allison McKay
as Eleanor
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Jim Accomando
as Roustabout
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Richard G. Blair
as Foster Agent
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Rachel V. Byrd
as Nurse Aide
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Doreen Chalmers
as Charity Worker
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Ted Christino
as John - Foster Dad
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Patricia Clay
as Ms. Hanks
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Laurie Coleman
as Waitress
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David E. Conley
as Sgt. David Conley
Scotty Cox
as Boy at Bus Station
Production Companies
SHO Entertainment Inc.
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