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Daniel and the Towers
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Daniel and the Towers

1987-04-18 · 61 min · ★ 5.5

Drama · Family · TV Movie

The story of Simon Rodia, the real-life artist who spent 30 years constructing Los Angeles' Watts Towers, a monument to Christopher Columbus, and his fictional relationship with Daniel, a young boy.

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Directors
Paul Schneider
Production companies
Taper Media Enterprises, WonderWorks
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Miguel AlamoDaniel Guerra
Shawn HarrisonShawn HarrisonSean
Jimmy YungLiko
Allan ArbusAllan ArbusSimon 'Sam' Rodia
Montrose HaginsMontrose HaginsHellen Littlefield
Carmen ZapataCarmen ZapataConsuelo Guerra
Beulah QuoBeulah QuoLynn Chow
Michael McKeanMichael McKeanWexler Hatch
Liam SullivanLiam SullivanCommissioner
Janice McElroyMiss Williams
Mary LowittCustomer at Store
Steven CamarilloRude Vacho 1
Telly BilbrewRude Vacho 2
Anthony James GuttierrezRude Vacho 3
John OutterbridgePostman
Tom NobleCommissioner's Assistant

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