The Kid Brother
An exceptional boy. An exceptional movie.
Genres
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
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
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Dr. Harper
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Angelica Bellomo
Cathy
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Head Nurse
Frederika Gray
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Tommy
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Sal Palazzo
Teacher
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Gym Teacher
John King
Truck Driver
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Jim McCrum
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