My American Cousin

Nan
1h 30m
1985
6.375 /10 (8)

"He was a charming runaway in a big, fancy car who dazzled me completely..."

Overview

Sandy Wilcox is a pre-teen girl in rural 1950s British Columbia whose longing to be treated as an adult is roused even further when her older American cousin, Butch Walker, comes for a visit.

Country : Canada
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 1985-11-01

Top Billed Cast

Margaret Langrick

Sandy Wilcox

John Wildman

Butch Walker

Richard Donat

Major Wilcox

Jane Mortifee

Kitty Wilcox

T.J. Scott

Lenny McPhee

Camille Henderson

Shirley Darling

Darsi Bailey

Thelma

Allison Hale

Lizzie

Samantha Jocelyn

Sue

Babs Chula

Dolly Walker

Terrence Moore

Al Walker

Brent Severson

Johnny Wilcox

Brian Hagel

Danny Wilcox

Carter Dunham

Eddie Wilcox

Julie Nevlud

Ruth Wilcox

Alexis Peat

Pixie Wilcox

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