''Raymie'' is a
1960
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Events
January
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drama film directed by
Frank McDonald and starring
David Ladd. It is perhaps best known for its title song, which was sung by comedian
Jerry Lewis
Jerry Lewis (born Joseph Levitch; March 16, 1926 – August 20, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, singer, filmmaker and humanitarian. As his contributions to comedy and charity made him a global figure in popular culture, pop culture ...
and written by
Ronald Stein
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.
Plot
A nine-year-old boy and an experienced fisherman dream to catch a
barracuda known as Old Moe. However, when the fish is caught, the boy and fisherman regret their act and see that the fish's life has meaning.
Cast
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David Ladd as Raymie Boston
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Julie Adams as Helen
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John Agar as Ike
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Charles Winninger as R. J. Parsons
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Richard Arlen as Garber
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Frank Ferguson as Rex
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Ray Kellogg as Neil
* John Damler as John
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Jester Hairston as Veulo
External links
1960 films
Allied Artists films
Films about fishing
Films scored by Ronald Stein
1960 drama films
Films directed by Frank McDonald
1960s English-language films
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