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Lost in Yonkers
This summer there's no better place to find yourself.
Genres
Drama
Overview
In the summer of 1942 two young boys are sent to stay with their stern grandmother Kurnitz and their childlike aunt Bella in Yonkers, New York.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
114 min
Release Date
1993-05-14
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
43
Vote Average
6.4
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Richard Dreyfuss
Louie Kurnitz
Mercedes Ruehl
Bella Kurnitz
Irene Worth
Grandma Kurnitz
Brad Stoll
Jay Kurnitz
Mike Damus
Arty Kurnitz
David Strathairn
Johnny
Robert Miranda
Hollywood Harry (as Robert Guy Miranda)
Jack Laufer
Eddie Kurnitz
Susan Merson
Gert
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