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Lost in Yonkers

Lost in Yonkers

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Lost in Yonkers

"This summer there's no better place to find yourself."

1993

1h 54m

6.3(45 votes)

Drama

Comedy

Overview

In the summer of 1942 two young boys are sent to stay with their stern grandmother Kurnitz and their childlike aunt Bella in Yonkers, New York.

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Rastar Productions

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Cast & crew

9 featured cast members

Starring

Richard Dreyfuss

Richard Dreyfuss

Louie Kurnitz

Mercedes Ruehl

Mercedes Ruehl

Bella Kurnitz

Irene Worth

Irene Worth

Grandma Kurnitz

Brad Stoll

Brad Stoll

Jay Kurnitz

Mike Damus

Mike Damus

Arty Kurnitz

David Strathairn

David Strathairn

Johnny

Robert Miranda

Robert Miranda

Hollywood Harry

Jack Laufer

Jack Laufer

Eddie Kurnitz

Susan Merson

Gert

Creative team

Directed by: Martha Coolidge
Written by: Neil Simon
Produced by: Ray Stark

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