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  1. Movies
  2. The Girl Who Spelled Freedom

The Girl Who Spelled Freedom

1986
1h 30m
Adventure
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1986

Runtime

1h 30m

Storyline

"The true story of a heroic girl facing incredible odds."

A Cambodian family is given sponsored immigration to the United States where one daughter becomes a spelling bee champion.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Feb 23, 1986
Languages
English
Director
Simon Wincer
Simon Wincer
Production
Knopf-Simons Productions
Knopf-Simons Productions
Walt Disney Television
Walt Disney Television
ABC
ABC
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

7 Cast Members

Diana Ung

Kiev Yann

Linda Wong

Yieng Yann

Jade Chinn

Linn Yann

Wayne Rogers

Wayne Rogers

George Thrash

Mary Kay Place

Mary Kay Place

Prissy Thrash

Kieu Chinh

Kieu Chinh

Phoen Yann

Kathleen Sisk

Laura Thrash

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