After Diff'rent Strokes: When the Laughter Stopped

After Diff'rent Strokes: When the Laughter Stopped

After Diff'rent Strokes: When the Laughter Stopped

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After Diff'rent Strokes: When the Laughter Stopped

2000

1h 0m

5.8(5 votes)

Drama

Overview

You've read the stories, you've seen the documentaries. Now see the movie that brings it all to life.

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Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

Alon Williams

Gary Coleman

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Corey Mendell Parker

Todd Bridges

Corey Mendell Parker

Acting

Elise Horn

Dana Plato

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Acting

Catero Colbert

Dion

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Sean Bridgers

Robert

Sean Bridgers

Acting

Kevin Rank

Lanny

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Sy Richardson

Mr. Coleman

Sy Richardson

Acting

David Yost

Playboy Photographer

David Yost

Acting

Simon Brooke

Howard Stern

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Kimberly Bailey

Robin Quivers

Kimberly Bailey

Acting

Tom Fahn

Unknown Role

Tom Fahn

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