Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes' (2006)

6.7/10 • 88 min • Drama TV Movie

Overview

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.

Cast

Bruce A. Young

Lorena Gale

Bobb'e J. Thompson

Robert Bailey Jr.

Gary Coleman - 13-29 years

Verda Bridges

Jason Schombing

John Innes

Teryl Rothery

Jerry Wasserman

Rainbow Sun Francks

Britt Irvin

Dana Plato - 17 to 34 years

Colin Cunningham

Shedrack Anderson III

Todd Bridges - 17 to 37 years

Gary Coleman

Todd Bridges

Saul Rubinek

Peter Outerbridge

Matthew Bennett

Brandon Stoddard

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