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Blame It on the Night
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Blame It on the Night

1984-11-02 · 85 min · ★ 7.2

Comedy · Drama · Music

When his unmarried mother dies, custody of 13-year-old Job is assumed by his alleged father, Chris, whom he has never seen. Job is an enthusiastic cadet at a military academy, and Chris turns out to be a top-grossing rock star who removes Job from his beloved school to keep him company on tour. Getting acquainted is fraught with culture shock for both father and son. Written by Paul Emmons

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Directors
Gene Taft
Production companies
TriStar Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Nick MancusoNick MancusoChris Dalton
Byron ThamesByron ThamesJob Dalton
Leslie AckermanLeslie AckermanShelly
Richard BakalyanRichard BakalyanManzini
Leeyan GrangerMelanie - Terry's Wife
Rex LudwickAnimal
Michael Wilding, Jr.Terry
Bradley LiebermanCadet
Gary ChaseBuster
Merry ClaytonMerry ClaytonMerry Clayton
Billy PrestonBilly PrestonBilly Preston
Joe MantellJoe MantellAttorney

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