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I remember catching this movie on tv back in 1981 but it was titled "stranger at jefferson high". It stars Stewart Peterson of "Seven Alone" and "Where the red fern grows" fame. He has grown up to be a very handsome and dependable actor here. Story revolves around Peterson and his rural family who move to the big city and have problems fitting in. Nothing new here, but the likability of Peterson helps the film immensely. I was shocked and quite happy when I saw that this was available to purchase. The relationships between Peterson and his sister, his new nerdy friend, his love interest and the school bullies are all played out very well, thanks to Peterson. ( according to IMDB, this was his last acting role, which is a shame. Whatever happened to him?) The fashions, music and style of the film are very dated but nostalgic and fun to watch again.