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Ernest Goes to Camp (1987)

Ernest, a lovable loser who works as a summer camp handyman and dreams of becoming a guidance counselor, must find a way to inspire a group of juvenile delinquents while stopping a shady strip mining company from closing the camp as well.

Released May 22, 1987 92 min 11+

Genres: Comedy, Family

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Production Companies: Silver Screen Partners II, Touchstone Pictures, Emshell Producers, Silver Screen Partners III

Country: United States
Production Country: United States
Languages: English

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Runtime: 92 min.
Released: May 22, 1987
Status: Released
Budget: $3,000,000
Revenue: $23,509,382
Certification: PG / 11+

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