A young man from the countryside leaves his peaceful rural life to navigate the harsh realities of the city, discovering that his innocence is both a blessing and a curse.
Navin, an 18-year-old adopted by a black family in Mississippi, leaves home to explore the world, only to be taken advantage of in St. Louis until a simple invention earns him a fortune.
Main Cast
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The Gas Station - Full Scene
Trailer
Studio(s): Universal Pictures, Aspen Film Society
Originally Released: Australia, Jun 06, 1980
Production Country: United States
Box Office Gross: $100,000,000.00
Budget: $4,000,000.00
Genres:Comedy
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