Okay Bill

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Okay Bill
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Directed by John G. Avildsen
Written byJohn G. Avildsen
Produced by David Jay Disick
Starring Bob Brady
CinematographyJohn G. Avildsen
Edited byJohn G. Avildsen
Music by Charles Morrow
Production
companies
Distributed by Four Star Excelsior
Release date
  • 1971 (1971)
Running time
91 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Okay Bill is a 1971 film directed by John G. Avildsen. The film was also released under the title Sweet Dreams. [1]

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References

  1. "Okay, Bill". afi.com. Retrieved 2024-02-10.

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