The Real Howard Spitz (1998)
• August 28th, 1998 • 1h 42min
Comedy, Family
Overview
Howard Spitz is a cranky, has-been detective novelist out of money and out of luck - until he meets eight-year-old Samantha, who convinces him he has what it takes to write children's books.
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