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The Kid Brother
An exceptional boy. An exceptional movie.
Genres
Drama
Overview
Going through life without legs, 12-year-old Kenny is active and enthusiastic, resisting the pressure to wear prosthetic limbs. He also finds himself the subject of a documentary made by a visiting French film crew. As the production unfolds, Kenny’s parents, brother, and absentee sister bring long-simmering tensions to the surface, shaking Kenny’s delicate sense of balance. Determined to better understand his place in the world, he hits the road for a daring journey of self-discovery.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
95 min
Release Date
1987-03-11
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
6
Vote Average
5.7
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Kenny Easterday
Kenny
Caitlin Clarke
Sharon
Liane Curtis
Sharon Kay
Zach Grenier
Jesse
Jesse Easterday
Eddy
Tom Reddy
Billy
Alain Saint-Alix
French TV Director
Daniel Lambert
French Technician
Lamya Derval
Script girl
Eduardo Rossoff
French Camerman
John Carpenter
Grandfather
Gerry Klug
Grandmother
Bingo O'Malley
Mr. Nitan
Bill Dalzell
Dr. Harper
Barbara Russell
Woman 1
Donale Stone
Woman 2
Lawrence Woshner
Lifeguard
Karen Eisenhauer
Angelica Bellomo
Cathy
Sharon Ceccatti
Head Nurse
Frederika Gray
Nurse
B.J. Rankin
Tommy
Phyllis Stern
Sarah
Sal Palazzo
Teacher
Martin Carringan
Gym Teacher
John King
Truck Driver
Clayton Hill
Detective
Jim McCrum
Ritzy's manager
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