Caddie
6.2
1976
1 hr 40 min
Drama
, Romance
Proud and classy Caddie Marsh is forced to get a job as a barmaid and raise two children on her own after her husband walks out on her.
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- Cast:
- Helen Morse , Takis Emmanuel , Jack Thompson , Jacki Weaver , Melissa Jaffer , Drew Forsythe , June Salter
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Thanks for the memories!
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To all those who have watched it: I hope you enjoyed it as much as I do.
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A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.
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The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.
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