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The Facts of Life Down Under

  • TV Movie
  • 19871987
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
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The Facts of Life Down Under (1987)
  • Comedy
Blair, Tootie, Natalie, Jo, Beverly Ann, and Andy visit the land down under. Blair and Jo are warned of a planned jewel heist; Beverly Ann visits a beau from many years ago; Natalie is stran... Read allBlair, Tootie, Natalie, Jo, Beverly Ann, and Andy visit the land down under. Blair and Jo are warned of a planned jewel heist; Beverly Ann visits a beau from many years ago; Natalie is stranded in the outback; and Tootie meets a Yale student who pretends to be a young Aborigine.Blair, Tootie, Natalie, Jo, Beverly Ann, and Andy visit the land down under. Blair and Jo are warned of a planned jewel heist; Beverly Ann visits a beau from many years ago; Natalie is stranded in the outback; and Tootie meets a Yale student who pretends to be a young Aborigine.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
289
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  • Director
    • Stuart Margolin
  • Writer
    • Gordon Cotler
  • Stars
    • Cloris Leachman
    • Lisa Whelchel
    • Kim Fields
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  • Director
    • Stuart Margolin
  • Writer
    • Gordon Cotler
  • Stars
    • Cloris Leachman
    • Lisa Whelchel
    • Kim Fields
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    • 3User reviews
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    Cloris Leachman
    Cloris Leachman
    • Beverly Ann Stickleas Beverly Ann Stickle
    Lisa Whelchel
    Lisa Whelchel
    • Blair Warneras Blair Warner
    Kim Fields
    Kim Fields
    • Dorothy 'Tootie' Ramseyas Dorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey
    Mindy Cohn
    Mindy Cohn
    • Natalie Greenas Natalie Green
    Mackenzie Astin
    Mackenzie Astin
    • Andy Moffettas Andy Moffett
    Nancy McKeon
    Nancy McKeon
    • Joanne 'Jo' Polniaczekas Joanne 'Jo' Polniaczek
    Mario Van Peebles
    Mario Van Peebles
    • David Johnsonas David Johnson
    Joss McWilliam
    Joss McWilliam
    • Nick Aintreeas Nick Aintree
    Jay Hackett
    Jay Hackett
    • Kevin Coltonas Kevin Colton
    Andrew McKaige
    • Ren Calleyas Ren Calley
    Noel Trevarthen
    Noel Trevarthen
    • Roger Pittas Roger Pitt
    Misty Bernard
    • Jane Willisas Jane Willis
    Barbara-Jane Cole
    • Miss Carstairsas Miss Carstairs
    Gary Waddell
    • Hugoas Hugo
    Kristoffer Greaves
    • Dennyas Denny
    Melissa Bickerton
    Melissa Bickerton
    • Helen Brownas Helen Brown
    Martha Westbrook
    • Betty Owensas Betty Owens
    Joan Bruce
    • Mrs Wintersas Mrs Winters
    • Director
      • Stuart Margolin
    • Writer
      • Gordon Cotler
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    • Trivia
      Natalie (Mindy Cohn) is clearly enamored with Mel Gibson; even saying, '[Australia] gave us Mel Gibson, that's all you need to know.' Mel Gibson was born in Peekskill, NY, where 'The Facts of Life' series takes place.
    • Alternate versions
      In syndicated reruns, this TV-movie is divided into four episodes of the television series, "Facts of Life, The" (1979). A total of about 8 minutes are excised by the distributor to sell more commercial time.
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    9/10
    G'Day Mate! Welcome to the Land Down Under!
    This movie has a little more thrill than the first one. Atfer the first trip to Paris 5 years ago, the gang: Blair(Lisa Whelchel), Tootie(Kim Fields), Natalie(Mindy Cohn), and Jo(Nancy McKeown). This time, the go to the Land Down Under:(Australia) where there's an International problem going on there. A jewel heist, and a Communist plot are in the ploy. Blair and Jo get caught up in the heist, Natalie get lost in the Outback where she is found by an outdoors-man. It was funny when the camel licked her feet while she was asleep. And Tootie meets this fake Aborigine who turned out to be a Yale student. It was also great when Natalie foiled the plan with a boomerang. The only difference in this movie is actress Cloris Leachman playing Edna's sister Beverly Ann. She has a old love that was living there, and she wanted to reminisce the old times with the guy. A very good movie, very different though, I didn't care about what was original and what wasn't, I knew about Charlotte Rae's departure from the show earlier. This movie doesn't hurt anything. It had plenty of action. 4 out of 5 stars!
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    • Release date
      • February 15, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Circular Quay Ferry Wharf, Alfred Street, Circular Quay, The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Crawford Productions
      • Embassy Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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