12 September 1977 Drama, TV Movie 98 mins
A young ghetto kid despairs of ever getting out of that environment and making something of himself, until one day he gets a job as an assistant in a veterinarian's office, and working with all the animals begins to affect his outlook on life.
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LeVar Burton as Billy Peoples
Ossie Davis as Dr. Fredericks
Dolph Sweet as George
Chick Vennera as Luis
Tina Andrews as Roseanne
Roxie Roker as Mrs. Peoples
T.K. Carter as Justin
Michael Constantine as Dr. Silver
Sharon Ullrick as Miss Beverly
Diana Douglas as Mrs. Bedford
Leonard Barr as Hospital Roommate
Miiko Taka as Receptionist
Steve Gethers Director
Robert C.S. Downs Book
Steve Gethers Writer
Mark Carliner Producer
William B. Jurgensen Director of Photography
Carroll Sax Editor
Fred Karlin Original Music Composer
United States 12 September 1977
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