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The Orkly Kid

The Orkly Kid

Part of The Beaver Trilogy Collection

1985•35m•6.1/10
ComedyDrama

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6.1/10(7)

Larry (Crispin Glover) organizes a talent show in an attempt to get on TV but the small town of Orkly, Idaho, isn't ready for his Olivia Newton-John impersonation.

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Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Crispin Glover

Crispin Glover

Larry

John Bluto

Byron

E. G. Daily

E. G. Daily

Carrissa

Courtney Gains

Courtney Gains

Ken Butler

Ken Butler

Terrance

Kristen Johnston

Kristen Johnston

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