Movie Description
Marvin & Tige
(1985)Overview
Marvin, a heavy-drinking widower meets Tige, an 11-year-old orphan. With nowhere else to go, Tige moves in with Marvin and they develop a close friendship. Marvin wants to adopt Tige but knows that he is too poor to give him a good home. Then he discovers who Tige's father is a rich suburbanite who doesn't even know Tige exists. Should Marvin, and can he, give up the boy he loves, and who loves him, in favor of a stranger with the right genes and bank balance?
Featured Crew
Cast
Marvin
Richard Davis
Tige Jackson
Vanessa Jackson
Brenda Davis
Carrie Carter
Policeman
TV Salesman
Nurse
Cab Driver
Driver
Bartender
Sylvia Davis
Dr. Ross
Shirley Carter
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Facts
Original TitleMarvin & Tige
Status Released
Release Information
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1985-03-08
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 44m
Production CompaniesMarvin Film Partners
Genres
- Drama






























