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The Fantastic World Of D.C. Collins (1984)
Released By: New World Video   Rating: Not Rated   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: New World Video
Genre: Family
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Director: Leslie Martinson
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Bernie Casey, Gary Coleman
Published ID: 3850
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Plot: The made-for-TV Fantastic World of D.C. Collins is curiously not a pilot film, despite the presence of the principal character's name in the title. D. C. Collins (played by Gary Coleman) is the son of a U.S. diplomat. His own life is deadly dull, so D.C. escapes into fantasy. At various junctures, he imagines himself to be space traveller Dwight Cloudclimber and archaeologist Alabama Smith (these character names are a tip-off to the film's level of wit). Collins gets a chance to act out his fantasies when he becomes embroiled in a real-life adventure involving stolen documents. The eclectic supporting cast includes Jason Bateman, Michael Ansara, and George Gobel! Fantastic World of D.C. Collins premiered February 10, 1984. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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I Finally Saw the Whole Thing
Added 11/24/2005

Nine years ago, I was watching TV and basically just lousing around and what should come on but, "The Fantastic World of DC Collins" starring Gary Coleman. It caught my interest. It was about a kid who had a wild imagination (and like me had watched far too much television.) In the middle, I had to leave to go and get something (parents.) and so I missed a big chunk of the movie. I didn't get the whole thing. Then, today I was at "Idaho Youth Ranch" looking for Christmas presents (And what's wrong with that)when I spotted it. $1.50 packed full of 1980s Gary Coleman fun.

A fleeing criminal leaves a disk in his bookbag at the park and he finds himself on the run from the bad guys in real life adventures. It starts out slow, but once you get past the bad acting by adult actors in the first few scenes, it is really a cool movie that teaches some great lessons about the importance of imagination, but also balancing life. Its a great film for both kids and adults. Also, for all you "Hunter" fans it features Fred Dryer (as a CIA Agent). Anyway, its an okay movie to pass the time away with very little objectionable content.

1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
I Finally Saw the Whole Thing
Added 11/24/2005

Nine years ago, I was watching TV and basically just lousing around and what should come on but, "The Fantastic World of DC Collins" starring Gary Coleman. It caught my interest. It was about a kid who had a wild imagination (and like me had watched far too much television.) In the middle, I had to leave to go and get something (parents.) and so I missed a big chunk of the movie. I didn't get the whole thing. Then, today I was at "Idaho Youth Ranch" looking for Christmas presents (And what's wrong with that)when I spotted it. $1.50 packed full of 1980s Gary Coleman fun.

A fleeing criminal leaves a disk in his bookbag at the park and he finds himself on the run from the bad guys in real life adventures. It starts out slow, but once you get past the bad acting by adult actors in the first few scenes, it is really a cool movie that teaches some great lessons about the importance of imagination, but also balancing life. Its a great film for both kids and adults. Also, for all you "Hunter" fans it features Fred Dryer (as a CIA Agent). Anyway, its an okay movie to pass the time away with very little objectionable content.

1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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