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Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ (2006): Cast

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Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ is a 2006 drama directed by Robert Iscove, starring Gary Coleman, Robert Bailey Jr. and Bobb'e J. Thompson. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Robert Iscove
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ About?

The premise of Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ without spoilers.

While NBC’s sitcom “Diff’rent Strokes” becomes a lifeline for a struggling network, its youthful leads grapple with personal hardships. Gary Coleman fights his parents over control of his earnings, Todd Bridges repeatedly clashes with the legal system, and Dana Plato’s post‑show career descends into hardship and tragedy.

Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ Themes & Keywords

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  • model train
  • television
  • making of
  • child actor
  • african american
  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ Cast & Characters

Gary Coleman leads the cast, with Robert Bailey Jr. as Gary Coleman - 13-29 years and Bobb'e J. Thompson as Gary Coleman. Directed by Robert Iscove; 22 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Robert Iscove

More films directed by Robert Iscove, best-rated first: She's All That, Love N' Dancing, Boys and Girls and From Justin to Kelly.

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Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of ‘Diff’rent Strokes’.

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Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ Also Known As

Also known as “La vera storia di Arnold”.

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  • La vera storia di Arnold

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Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of ‘Diff’rent Strokes’, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of ‘Diff’rent Strokes’?

Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ released?

Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ was released on September 4, 2006.

Who directed Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of ‘Diff’rent Strokes’?

Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ was directed by Robert Iscove.

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Who is in the cast of Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of ‘Diff’rent Strokes’?

Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ stars Gary Coleman, Robert Bailey Jr. as Gary Coleman - 13-29 years and Bobb'e J. Thompson as Gary Coleman, among 22 credited actors.

Does Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ have a post-credit scene?

No. Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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