Sammy's Super T-Shirt

Sammy's Super T-Shirt

1978 · 58 min · ★ 5.9 · Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

A young boy's lucky t-shirt is transformed through a power surge and gives its wearer super-powers.

Directed by Jeremy Summers · Written by Harry Robertson

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