
The Facts of Life Down Under
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Cloris Leachman
Beverly Ann Stickle
Lisa Whelchel
Blair Warner
Kim Fields
Tootie Ramsy
Mindy Cohn
Natalie Green
Mackenzie Astin
Andy Moffett
Nancy McKeon
Jo Polniaczek
Mario Van Peebles
David Johnson
Joss McWilliam
Nick Aintree
Jay Hackett
Kevin Colton
Andrew McKaige
Ren Calley
Noel Trevarthen
Roger Pitt
Misty Bernard
Jane Willis
Sally Martin
Gwen Pitt
Barbara-Jane Cole
Miss Carstairs
Gary Waddell
Hugo
Kristopher Graves
Denny
Melissa Bickerton
Helen Brown
Martha Westbrook
Betty Owens
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 15, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Margolin
- Screenplay & Story
- Gordon Cotler
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- The Facts of Life Down Under
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Crawford Productions, Embassy Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Margolin
Gordon Cotler
Fred Karlin
Ron Hagen
David Stiven
Virginia L. Carter, Michael Lake
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
Ron Hagen
Director of Photography
Stuart Margolin
Director
Michael Lake
Producer
Gordon Cotler
Writer
David Stiven
Editor
Diana Eden
Costume Design
Glenn Ruehland
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Facts of Life Down Under
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Facts of Life Down Under about?
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.
Who directed The Facts of Life Down Under?
The Facts of Life Down Under was directed by Stuart Margolin.
Who stars in The Facts of Life Down Under?
The principal cast of The Facts of Life Down Under includes Cloris Leachman, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn, Mackenzie Astin.
When was The Facts of Life Down Under released and how long is it?
The Facts of Life Down Under was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Facts of Life Down Under?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Facts of Life Down Under was composed by Fred Karlin.




















