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The Kid from Left Field (1979)

ComedyFamilyTV Movie

A bat boy guides the San Diego Padres to the World Series with the secret help of his dad, a baseball has-been who now sells refreshments in the stands.

Release Date
September 30, 1979
Runtime
1h 40m
Rating
6.4/10 (5 votes)

Director: Adell Aldrich

Cast: Gary Coleman, Robert Guillaume, Gary Collins, Ed McMahon, Tricia O'Neil, Tab Hunter, Rick Podell, Alberto Vazquez

Production: Gary Coleman Productions, Deena Silver-Kramer's Movie Company
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The Kid from Left Field

6.4
100 min

A bat boy guides the San Diego Padres to the World Series with the secret help of his dad, a baseball has-been who now sells refreshments in the stands.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date9/30/1979
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Cast

Gary Coleman

as Jackie Robinson 'J.R.' Cooper

Robert Guillaume

as Larry Cooper

Gary Collins

as Pete Sloane

Ed McMahon

as Fred Walker

Tricia O'Neil

as Marion Fowler

Tab Hunter

as Bill Lorant

Rick Podell

as Leonard Hyams

Alberto Vazquez

as Juan Telles

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Kid from Left Field about?

A bat boy guides the San Diego Padres to the World Series with the secret help of his dad, a baseball has-been who now sells refreshments in the stands.

How long is The Kid from Left Field?

1h 40m

When was The Kid from Left Field released?

September 30, 1979

Who directed The Kid from Left Field?

Adell Aldrich

Who stars in The Kid from Left Field?

Gary Coleman, Robert Guillaume, Gary Collins

What genre is The Kid from Left Field?

Comedy, Family, TV Movie

What is The Kid from Left Field rated?

NR