Too Young the Hero (1988)

Twelve-year-old Calvin manages to join the navy and serves in the battle of Guadalcanal. But when his age is revealed, the boy is sent to the brig.

Director: Buzz Kulik
Cast: Mary-Louise Parker, Tom Wood, Christopher Curry, Debra Mooney, Jon DeVries, Rick Warner, Ricky Schroder
Runtime: 01h 33m
Type: Movie

Too Young the Hero (1988)

Twelve-year-old Calvin manages to join the navy and serves in the battle of Guadalcanal. But when his age is revealed, the boy is sent to the brig.

Director: Buzz Kulik
Cast: Mary-Louise Parker, Tom Wood, Christopher Curry, Debra Mooney, Jon DeVries, Rick Warner, Ricky Schroder
Runtime: 01h 33m
Type: Movie
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