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1989

1h 43m

6.3(4 votes)

Drama

Family

TV Movie

Overview

During World War II, young Rusty was sent to America for safety. It's now five years later and the spunky redhead returns to her native England. From the family she hardly remembers to snobby classmates and rule-filled boarding schools, Rusty must adapt to a whole new way of life.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Hayley Mills

Hayley Mills

Mrs. Peggy Dickinson

Hayley Carr

Virginia 'Rusty' Dickinson

Adam Stevenson

Charles 'Charlie' Dickinson

Brenda Bruce

Brenda Bruce

Lady Beatrice 'Beattie' Langley

Jean Anderson

Jean Anderson

Grandmother Dickinson

Rupert Frazer

Rupert Frazer

Mr. Roger Dickinson

Michael Clark

Uncle Bruno

Mary Ellen Ray

Aunt Hannah

Juliette Fleming

Beth

Vaughan Sivell

Harry

Creative team

Directed by: Piers Haggard
Produced by: J. Nigel Pickard

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