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Too Young the Hero is a 1988 American made-for-television historical drama war film directed by Buzz Kulik and starring Rick Schroder. It premiered on CBS on March 27, 1988. The film tells the true story of a 12-year-old boy who forges his mother's signature to join the United States Navy during World War II.
Mar 27, 1988 · A biographical drama about Calvin Graham, a 12-year-old boy who joined the navy during World War II and fought in the Battle of Guadalcanal. The IMDb page has cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, and more.
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- Biography, Drama, War
- Buzz Kulik
- 1988-03-27
Underage Calvin Graham (Ricky Schroder) is jailed as a deserter after becoming a World War II Navy hero. Watch Too Young the Hero with a subscription on Netflix, rent on Prime Video, or...
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- Buzz Kulik
- Drama
- Ricky Schroder
A TV movie based on the true story of Calvin Graham, a 12-year-old sailor who fought in World War II and received a Purple Heart. He was later accused of desertion and faced harsh treatment in a detention center.
Watch Too Young the Hero | Netflix. Twelve-year-old Calvin manages to join the navy and serves in the battle of Guadalcanal. But when his age is revealed, the boy is sent to the brig. Watch trailers & learn more.
- Buzz Kulik
- 93 min
Too Young The Hero. The true story of Calvin Graham. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 7 days to finish once started. Woot!
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A young boy slips through the cracks and ends up in the Navy in this made-for-television drama. Based on a true story, Rick Schroder stars as Calvin Graham, a mature-looking 12-year-old boy who enlisted in the Navy during World War II.
