Footlight Frenzy(1982)
Comedy
The on-stage and backstage antics of an amateur group attempting to stage a play as a fundraiser to save their children's school.
Movie: Footlight Frenzy
Top 6 Billed Cast
Debbie Turner / Gwen Vandermorgan
Paul Becker / Nicky Vandermorgan
Benny Dibble / Johnny Chicago
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