Taking Care of Terrific
“"Ordinary" Enid is about to have an extraordinary adventure!”
Synopsis
14-year-old Enid Crowley hates her name and everything about her boring life. All this changes when she becomes a full-time babysitter to a sheltered boy. The two hook up for some hilarious adventures in the park with a mysterious bag lady and a street musician. With the help of Enid's boyfriend, Seth, they try to give the park dwellers a "special evening," but their good deed backfires and lands them in trouble.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Purdy
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenneth Cavander
- Original Score
- Christopher Dedrick
- Original Title
- Taking Care of Terrific
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- PBS Wonderworks, WonderWorks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Purdy
Kenneth Cavander, Lois Lowry
Christopher Dedrick
Rene Ohashi
Bill Goddard
Barbara Laffey, Lee Polk
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Purdy
Director
Barbara Laffey
Producer
Bill Goddard
Editor
Carmen Jeffery
Costume Design
Christopher Dedrick
Original Music Composer
Kenneth Cavander
Screenplay
Rene Ohashi
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Taking Care of Terrific
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What is Taking Care of Terrific about?
14-year-old Enid Crowley hates her name and everything about her boring life. All this changes when she becomes a full-time babysitter to a sheltered boy. The two hook up for some hilarious adventures in the park with a mysterious bag lady and a street musician. With the help of Enid's boyfriend, Seth, they try to give the park dwellers a "special evening," but their good deed backfires and lands them in trouble.
Who directed Taking Care of Terrific?
Taking Care of Terrific was directed by Jim Purdy.
Who stars in Taking Care of Terrific?
The principal cast of Taking Care of Terrific includes Melvin Van Peebles, Jackie Burroughs, Jo Vannicola, Benjamin Barrett, Zack Ward.
When was Taking Care of Terrific released and how long is it?
Taking Care of Terrific was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Taking Care of Terrific?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Taking Care of Terrific was composed by Christopher Dedrick.
Is Taking Care of Terrific based on a book or true story?
Taking Care of Terrific is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Lois Lowry".