Taking Care of Terrific

Taking Care of Terrific

"Ordinary" Enid is about to have an extraordinary adventure!

1988 · 60 min · ★ 5.5 · Family, Drama, Adventure, Comedy

14-year-old Enid Crowley hates her name and everything about her boring life. All this changes when she becomes a full-time babysitter to a sheltered boy. The two hook up for some hilarious adventures in the park with a mysterious bag lady and a street musician. With the help of Enid's boyfriend, Seth, they try to give the park dwellers a "special evening," but their good deed backfires and lands them in trouble.

Directed by Jim Purdy · Written by Kenneth Cavander

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Melvin Van Peebles Hawk
Jackie Burroughs Mrs. Forbes
Jo Vannicola Enid / Cynthia
Benjamin Barrett Joshua / Tom
Zack Ward Seth Sandruff
Deborah Grover Mrs. Crowley
Dave Nichols Mr. Crowley
Tedde Moore Mrs. Cameron
Kay Hawtrey Mrs. Kolodny

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