The Kid from Left Field (1979)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.657 |
Directed By
Adell Aldrich
Crew
Adell Aldrich
David Michael Frank
Russell Vreeland
Katharyn Powers
Solomon Brewer
Deena Silver-Kramer
Robert Hernandez
Frank Thackery
Karen Thorndike
Jack Sher
Allan H. Jones
Jack Sher
Peter Kirby
TOP CAST
Gary Coleman
Jackie Robinson 'J.R.' Cooper
Robert Guillaume
Larry Cooper
Gary Collins
Pete Sloane
Ed McMahon
Fred Walker
Tricia O'Neil
Marion Fowler
Tab Hunter
Bill Lorant
Rick Podell
Leonard Hyams
Alberto Vazquez
Juan Telles
Steve Tannen
Orlando
Ken Medlock
Grosso
Stu Nahan
News Sportscaster
Stanley Brock
Carl Hagen
Weldon Bleiler
Bill the Gateman
Peggy Browne
The Secretary
Jerry Cole
The Padres Sportscaster
Sonny Craver
Mr. Brown
Don Draper
The Process Server
Dick Gjonola
The Disgruntled Fan
Gordon W. Grant
Rydell
Bill Henderson
Brad Linquist
Rance Howard
Harry the Bartender
Angelo Lamonea
Vreeland
Nancy Hahn Leonard
Mrs. Krager
Dion Mail
Bryan
Justin Randi
Herman
Hank Robinson
The Umpire
Owen Sullivan
Bob Holden
Steve Nave
Larson (uncredited)
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