Family ·Drama ·Adventure ·Comedy · Canada · 1988 · 1h 0m

Taking Care of Terrific

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Director
Jim Purdy
Cast
Melvin Van Peebles as Hawk Jackie Burroughs as Mrs. Forbes Joanne Vannicola as Enid / Cynthia Benjamin Barrett as Joshua / Tom Zack Ward as Seth Sandruff Deborah Grover as Mrs. Crowley
Crew
Bill Goddard — Editor Kenneth Cavander — Writer Lois Lowry — Writer Barbara Laffey — Producer Carmen Jeffery — Costume Design
Tagline

"Ordinary" Enid is about to have an extraordinary adventure!

Synopsis

14-year-old Enid Crowley hates her name and everything about her boring life. All this changes when she becomes a full-time babysitter to a sheltered boy. The two hook up for some hilarious adventures in the park with a mysterious bag lady and a street musician. With the help of Enid's boyfriend, Seth, they try to give the park dwellers a "special evening," but their good deed backfires and lands them in trouble.

Mood & Themes
homelessnessbabysitterteenage girlparkstreet musician
Key Collaborators
Jim Purdy Director Bill Goddard Editor Kenneth Cavander Writer Lois Lowry Writer Barbara Laffey Producer Carmen Jeffery Costume Design
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