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6.8Buck Russell, a lovable but slovenly bachelor, suddenly becomes the temporary caretaker of his nephew and nieces after a family emergency. His freewheeling attitude soon causes tension with his older niece Tia, loyal girlfriend Chanice, and just about everyone else who crosses his path.
Released: 1989-08-16100 minDir: John HughesComedy, Drama, Family
Cast
- John Candy as Buck Russell
- Jean Louisa Kelly as Tia Russell
- Gaby Hoffmann as Maizy Russell
- Macaulay Culkin as Miles Russell
- Amy Madigan as Chanice Kobolowski
- Elaine Bromka as Cindy Russell
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Key dates
- Published
- 18 April 1991
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- film
- Genre
- drama film
- Country of origin
- United States
- Original language
- English language
- Director
- John Hughes
- Screenwriter
- John Hughes
- Composer
- Ira Newborn
- Producer
- Bille Brown
- Production company
- Universal Pictures
- Cinematographer
- Ralf D. Bode
Gallery (3)
Connections
Categories
1989 American films1989 comedy films1989 English-language films1989 filmsAmerican comedy filmsEnglish-language comedy filmsFilms about familiesFilms about siblingsFilms adapted into television showsFilms directed by John Hughes (filmmaker)Films produced by John Hughes (filmmaker)Films scored by Ira Newborn