Best Boy
Oct 05 1979
•2h 51m
•Documentary
In this documentary, the director follows the day-to-day activities of his retarded, middle-aged cousin Philly, over a three-year period.
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Philly Wohl
Self
Pearl Wohl
Self
Max Wohl
Self
Zero Mostel
Self
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