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Marvin & Tige 1985

Runtime

104 mins

Language

English

English

Marvin, a hard‑drinking widower, takes in Tige, an 11‑year‑old orphan with nowhere else to go. They form a close bond, and Marvin wants to adopt him despite his limited finances. When Marvin learns Tige’s father is a wealthy suburban who never knew him, he must decide whether to keep the boy he loves or give him up for a stranger with money.

Marvin, a hard‑drinking widower, takes in Tige, an 11‑year‑old orphan with nowhere else to go. They form a close bond, and Marvin wants to adopt him despite his limited finances. When Marvin learns Tige’s father is a wealthy suburban who never knew him, he must decide whether to keep the boy he loves or give him up for a stranger with money.

Does Marvin & Tige have end credit scenes?

No!

Marvin & Tige does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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