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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Ellis
- Original Title
- Board and Care
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Ellis
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Ron Ellis
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Board and Care
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Board and Care about?
Board and Care is a 1979 American short film directed by Ron Ellis and starring Richard Goss and Laura Jean Ellis. It won an Oscar at the 52nd Academy Awards in 1980 for Best Short Subject.
Who directed Board and Care?
Board and Care was directed by Ron Ellis.
Who stars in Board and Care?
The principal cast of Board and Care includes Laura Jean Ellis, Luana Anders, Sunshine Parker, John Frederick Jones, Richard Goss.
When was Board and Care released and how long is it?
Board and Care was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Board and Care?
Board and Care holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).