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Like Father Like Son
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Like Father Like Son

1987-10-02 · 96 min · ★ 5.8

Comedy · Fantasy

Dr. Jack Hammond has best chances to become medical superintendent in the clinic. So he's completely absorbed in his work and has no understanding for his teenage son Chris' problems with school. By accident one of them drinks a brain-exchanging serum, and it switches their identities. This leads of course to extraordinary complications in school and at work, but also to insight in the problems and feelings of each other.

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Directors
Rod Daniel
Production companies
TriStar Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, Questar Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,500,000
Revenue
USD 34,377,585

Top Cast

Dudley MooreDudley MooreDr. Jack Hammond / Chris Hammond
Kirk CameronKirk CameronChris Hammond / Dr. Jack Hammond
Margaret ColinMargaret ColinGinnie Armbruster
Catherine HicksCatherine HicksDr. Amy Larkin
Patrick O'NealPatrick O'NealDr. Larry Armbruster
Sean AstinSean AstinClarence / Trigger
Camille CooperCamille CooperLori Beaumont
Micah GrantMicah GrantRick Anderson, Lori's Boyfriend
Bill MorrisonTrigger's Uncle Earl
Skeeter VaughanSkeeter VaughanMedicine Man
Larry SellersLarry SellersNavajo Helper
Tami DavidNavajo Girl
Maxine StuartMaxine StuartPhyllis, Hammonds' Housekeeper
David WohlDavid WohlDr. Roger Hartwood
Michael HortonMichael HortonDr. Mike O'Donald
Randy LowellRandy LowellDr. Spellner
Art FrankelMr. Racine, Heart Patient
Christine HealyChristine HealyHospital Administrator
Mary Jane CourierOperating Nurse
Debbie ZippNurse with Dying Patient

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