Ernest Goes to Camp
Ernest Goes to Camp
Ernest Goes to Camp is a 1987 American comedy film featuring the iconic character Ernest P. Worrell, portrayed by Jim Varney. The story follows Ernest, a well-meaning but bumbling camp maintenance man, as he navigates his dream of becoming a counselor while facing challenges from juvenile delinquents and a mining company threatening the camp's destiny.
ReleasedMay 22, 1987
Budget$3M
Box Office$24M
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Jim Varney
Ernest P. Worrell
2.2
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Scott Menville
Crutchfield
0.4
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John Vernon
Sherman Krader
0.4
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Iron Eyes Cody
Old Indian Chief
0.4
5
Richard Speight Jr.
Brooks
0.3
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Gailard Sartain
Jake
0.3
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