As NBC's hit sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes" proves a long-running hit for a network desperately in need of one, its young stars: Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, and Dana Plato face all sorts of trouble off-camera. Gary battles with his parents over the management of his salary, Todd runs into trouble with the law countless times, and Dana's career after the show meets with despair and tragedy.
Acting
Bobb'e J. Thompson captures Coleman's wounded charisma perfectly.
Production
Cheap TV-movie budget somehow amplifies the exploitation theme.
Writing
Balances tabloid sensationalism with genuine tragedy.
Director
Robert Iscove
Bruce A. Young
Willie Coleman
Lorena Gale
Sue Coleman
Bobb'e J. Thompson
Gary Coleman
Robert Bailey Jr.
Gary Coleman - 13-29 years
Verda Bridges
Betty Bridges
Jason Schombing
Kline
John Innes
Conrad Bain
Teryl Rothery
Kay Plato
Jerry Wasserman
Howard Leeds
Rainbow Sun Francks
Dion Mial
Britt Irvin
Dana Plato - 17 to 34 years
Colin Cunningham
Vic Perillo
Shedrack Anderson III
Todd Bridges - 17 to 37 years
Gary Coleman
Himself
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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