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Digger

1993-09-29 · 92 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · Family · Comedy

A young boy is sent to live with relatives when his parents break up. He befriends a dying boy who has an eerie connection with nature.

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Directors
Rob Turner
Production companies
Circle Northwood, Westcom Entertainment Group, Western International Communications
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Adam Hann-ByrdAdam Hann-ByrdDigger
Olympia DukakisOlympia DukakisBea
Leslie NielsenLeslie NielsenArthur Evrensel
Timothy BottomsTimothy BottomsSam Corlett
Joshua JacksonJoshua JacksonBilly
Barbara WilliamsBarbara WilliamsAnna Corlett
Lochlyn MunroLochlyn MunroMark
P. Lynn JohnsonP. Lynn JohnsonMrs. Jackson
Paul BeckerPaul BeckerDancer (uncredited)
Kevin SateriKevin SateriParty Friend (uncredited)
Danielle FraserMelissa Jackson
Gabrielle MillerGabrielle MillerRosemary Malone
Colette AubinYoung Woman

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