Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes' (2006)

  • NR
  • 09/04/2006 (US)
  • Drama, TV Movie
  • 1h 28m

Overview

As NBC's hit sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes" proves a long-running hit for a network desperately in need of one, its young stars: Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, and Dana Plato face all sorts of trouble off-camera. Gary battles with his parents over the management of his salary, Todd runs into trouble with the law countless times, and Dana's career after the show meets with despair and tragedy.

Gregory K. Pincus

Writer

Robert Iscove

Director

Cast

Bruce A. Young's headshot

Bruce A. Young

Willie Coleman
Lorena Gale's headshot

Lorena Gale

Sue Coleman
Bobb'e J. Thompson's headshot

Bobb'e J. Thompson

Gary Coleman
Robert Bailey Jr.'s headshot

Robert Bailey Jr.

Gary Coleman - 13-29 years
Verda Bridges's headshot

Verda Bridges

Betty Bridges
Alon Williams's headshot

Alon Williams

Gary Coleman - 30-31 years
Jason Schombing's headshot

Jason Schombing

Kline
John Innes's headshot

John Innes

Conrad Bain

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