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Set in the depression, Ryan Delaney tries to find work so that he can go to the university. Because his father died in the war, his mother sent Ryan's younger brother, Sullivan, to live with relatives. The relative that Sullivan is staying with loses his job, and he can no longer keep Sullivan. Because of that Ryan is not able to work because he needs to watch his brother. Ryan decides to try getting a job as a camp director. Despite the fact that Ryan has never been to a camp and has very little knowledge of camping, his facade works and he receives the job. Much to Ryan's dismay, he has to take his pesky little brother with him. At the camp, Ryan's lacking outdoor skill is very noticeable and various members begin to wonder if he's really worked at a camp before.
Meanwhile, Sullivan struggles to make friends, and none of the kids want to be his friend. Eventually, Sullivan befriends the camps toughest kid, Ratface. Sullivan loves his brother, but Ryan doesn't seem to love him, and continuously hurts Sullivan's feelings. When Sullivan discovers that his birthday cake was made out of cardboard, he thinks that his brother was the one who did the joke. The joke really hurts Sullivan and he runs away. When Ryan and the camp members can't find Sullivan, Ryan realizes how much his brother means to him.
My Thoughts
This movie isn't one of my favorites. It's a nice story, but I thought that a part or two could have been left out. A few scenes everyone is wearing "Indian" clothes, and I found them rather disturbing. Overall, it's a good movie and fine for kids to watch.
Cast
Ryan ~ Greg Spottiswood
Sullivan ~ Zachary Bennett
Chief Berman ~ Joe Flaherty
Grace Gibson ~ Patricia Gage
Mrs. Delaney ~ Patricia Phillips
Ratface ~ Noah Godfrey
Pual ~ Paul Haddad
Babe ~ Dean Hamilton
Mo ~ Hugh Thompson
Floyd ~ Eric Fink
Myron ~ Elliot Hurst
Billy Tisser ~ Thor Bishopric
Aunt Maureen ~ Mary Durkan
Nurse Blanche ~ Mag Ruffman
Moose ~ Michael Rubinoff
Gretta ~ Darlene Heaslip
Connie ~ Beverly Cooper
Wealthy Matrons ~ Marilyn Boyle
Lynn Gorman
Mia Anderson
Vivian Reis
Knuckles ~ Shane Skillen
A Camper ~ Trevor Buttenham
Kid on Diveboard ~ Johnathon Bishop
Police Officer ~ Michael Maybee
Chief's Secretary ~ Araby Lockhart
Principal ~ Les Carlson
Mr. Schultz ~ Howard Jerome
John Schultz ~ Richard Horgan
Registrar's Assistant ~ Dora Dainton
Photographer ~ Jack Jessop
Storekeeper ~ Les Rubie
Rich Kid ~ Patrick Sisam
Ryan's Stunt Double ~ Ted Hanlan
Grace's Stunt Double ~ Debbie Kirby
Stunt Performers ~ Gary Chessman
Douglas Macey
Music By John Welsman
Filming Locations
Camp Kandlore
Camp Calumet
Chateau Woodland
Gooderham and Worts LTD.
Victoria College
Whitevale, Ontario
Woodland Park
Grand River Conservation Authority
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