Dickie Roberts is a very young actor who gained fame on a 1970s television sitcom called The Glimmer Gang with his memorable catchphrase “This is Nucking Futs!”. However, his career came to a halt after the show’s cancellation.
Unable to secure new acting roles due to his unconventional behavior, Dickie now works as a car valet at a local restaurant. His public image is tarnished, especially after a humiliating loss in a celebrity boxing match against Emmanuel Lewis. When his girlfriend Cyndi leaves him after a car breakdown, Dickie is seen as a washed-up failure.
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After a conversation with his friend Leif Garrett, Dickie becomes determined to make a comeback in a new movie called Mr. Blake’s Backyard directed by Rob Reiner. Despite his agent’s inability to secure him an audition, Dickie’s persistence leads him to seek unconventional methods to reach Reiner.
Dickie manages to convince Brendan Fraser to help him connect with Reiner by pretending to be a drunk at a Lamaze class. Despite Reiner’s initial rejection, Dickie sells his autobiography to fund his preparation for the role. He “adopts” a family to better understand the part, which leads to personal growth and self-discovery.
Cyndi returns to Dickie, and he eventually lands the part in the movie, realizing that dreams can come true again in Hollywood. However, when faced with personal betrayal, Dickie chooses to forego the role to be with the family he has grown to love as his own.
In the end, a True Hollywood Story episode reveals Dickie’s newfound success with his own sitcom, showcasing his friends and the family he cherishes. The story concludes with a humorous send-up in the credits, paying homage to former child stars and their enduring legacies.
Don’t miss the opportunity to watch Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star Full Movie today and experience the journey of redemption and second chances with Dickie!