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Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This
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Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This

1978-07-12 · 100 min · ★ 5.5

Drama · TV Movie

The unfulfilled dreams of his parents and the tensions created at home cause life to become a nightmare for a youngster who seeks release in a withdrawal to his own world.

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Directors
Adell Aldrich
Production companies
CBS Entertainment Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Talia ShireTalia ShireCarol Agnelli
Burt YoungBurt YoungRocco Agnelli
Doug McKeonDoug McKeonPeter
Erica YohnErica YohnMargaret
Tresa HughesTresa HughesSister Theresa
Bobby CassidyMichael
Melanie GriffithMelanie GriffithGirl in Hotel Room
Jamie AffTommy
Constance McCashinConstance McCashinMarge
Lee WeaverLee WeaverBob
Beverly MayMother Superior
Frank RoblesStore Owner
Morton LewisMorty
Jessica JamesMill Worker
John WylieFlorist
Raymond J. BarryRaymond J. BarryTony
Vicky PerryJennifer
Diane StilwellAlice
Clinton AllmonMilkman
Jennifer CookeJennifer CookeHelen

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