Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes' (2006)
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.
Director: Robert Iscove
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Bruce A. Young as Willie Coleman |
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Lorena Gale as Sue Coleman |
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Bobb'e J. Thompson as Gary Coleman |
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Robert Bailey Jr. as Gary Coleman - 13-29 years |
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Verda Bridges as Betty Bridges |
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Alon Williams as Gary Coleman - 30-31 years |
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Jason Schombing as Kline |
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John Innes as Conrad Bain |
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Teryl Rothery as Kay Plato |
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Jerry Wasserman as Howard Leeds |
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Rainbow Sun Francks as Dion Mial |
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Britt Irvin as Dana Plato - 17 to 34 years |
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Colin Cunningham as Vic Perillo |
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Shedrack Anderson III as Todd Bridges - 17 to 37 years |
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Gary Coleman as Himself |
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Todd Bridges as Himself |
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Saul Rubinek as Fred Silverman |
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Peter Outerbridge as Al Burton |
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Matthew Bennett as Brandon Stoddard |
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Brennan Gademans as Todd Bridges - 13 to 17 years |
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Biski Gugushe as Gerren Keith |
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Malcolm Stewart as Herbert Kenwith |
| Directing | Robert Iscove | Director |
| Writing | Gregory K. Pincus | Writer |