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The Orphan and the Dude
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The Orphan and the Dude

1975-07-18 · 30 min · Not rated

TV Movie · Comedy

Two oddballs, one a black man called "The Dude" and one white, called "The Orphan" share a Culver City, California apartment.

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Directors
James Frawley
Production companies
MGM Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Oliver ClarkOliver 'The Orphan' Smith
Art EvansArt EvansCurtis 'The Dude' Brown
Eddie BarthEddie BarthSam Brodsky (as Ed Barth)
Todd BridgesTodd BridgesLeonard Brown
Lynne HolmesAmber
Frank McRaeFrank McRaeFast Freddie
David MoodyDan

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