Why it may be worth watching
- Play the Game combines Comedy and Romance elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Paul Campbell, Andy Griffith, Doris Roberts.
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Play the Game
If you want to win at love, you have to play the game.
When ladies' man David Mitchell (Paul Campbell) gives his lonely grandfather, Joe (Andy Griffith), some pointers on dating, Joe becomes a big hit with the women in his retirement community. But David strikes out with his own tricks when he tries to woo a girl named Julie (Marla Sokoloff). Now it's up to Joe to teach his grandson how to win at love without playing games. Doris Roberts and Liz Sheridan co-star in this award-winning comedy.
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Cast
Paul CampbellDavid Mitchell
Andy GriffithGrandpa Joe
Doris RobertsRose Sherman
Liz SheridanEdna Gordon
Marla SokoloffJulie Larabee
Clint HowardDick Mitchell
Rance HowardMervin Lavine
Geoffrey OwensRob Marcus
Bunny LevineClaire Cranston
Monica Garcia PérezGillian
Michelle PierceSusan
Christopher GoodmanCustomer
Juliette JeffersCarrie Marcus
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Best suited to viewers looking for Comedy, Romance.
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