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Christopher Cain

b. 1943

American film director

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About Christopher Cain

Born 1943. Christopher Cain is an American film director, actor, screenwriter, singer, film producer and film screenwriter.

Christopher Cain (born October 29, 1943 ) is an American director, screenwriter, and producer.

Cain was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Filmography Film Year Title Director Writer Producer1976 Grand Jury Elmer 1977 Sixth and Main 1979 Charlie and the Talking Buzzard 1984 The Stone Boy 1985 That Was Then... This Is Now 1986 Where the River Runs Black 1987 The Principal 1988 Young Guns 1992 Pure Country 1994 The Next Karate Kid 1995 The Amazing Panda Adventure 1997 Gone Fishin' 2001 PC and the Web 2007 September Dawn 2010 Pure Country 2: The Gift 2012 Deep in the Heart

TV movies Wheels of Terror (1990) Lakota Moon (1992) Rose Hill (1997) A Father's Choice (2000)

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Important facts

Born
29 October 1943, Sioux Falls
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Film director, actor, screenwriter, singer, film producer, film screenwriter
Nationality
United States

Family & relationships

Child
Dean Cain

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Christopher Cain?

American film director

When was Christopher Cain born?

Christopher Cain was born on 29 October 1943 in Sioux Falls.

What is Christopher Cain's occupation?

Christopher Cain is a film director, actor, screenwriter, singer, film producer and film screenwriter.

What nationality is Christopher Cain?

Christopher Cain is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christopher Cain

· Wikidata: Q729375

· DBpedia: Christopher Cain

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