The Kid Brother (1987)
Kenny (original title)Reference View | Change View
- PG-13
- 1h 35min
- Biography, Drama
- 18 Nov 1988 (USA)
- Movie
The disruptions caused in the life of 13 year old Kenny born with underdeveloped legs, removed to replace other missing bones at 6 months old when a French film company comes to do a film about his life and family.
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Awards:
- 4 wins.
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Cast
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Kenny Easterday | ... |
Kenny
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| Caitlin Clarke | ... |
Sharon
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| Liane Curtis | ... |
Sharon Kay
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| Zach Grenier | ... |
Jesse
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Jesse Easterday Jr. | ... |
Eddy
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Tom Reddy | ... |
Billy
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Alain Saint-Alix | ... |
French TV Director
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Daniel Lambert | ... |
French Technician
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Lamya Derval | ... |
Script Girl
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Eduardo Rossoff | ... |
French Cameraman
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| John Carpenter | ... |
Grandfather
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Gerry Klug | ... |
Grandmother
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| Bingo O'Malley | ... |
Mr. Nitan
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Bill Dalzell | ... |
Dr. Harper
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| Barbara Russell | ... |
Woman I
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Donale Stone | ... |
Woman II
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Karen Eisenhauer |
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Lawrence Woshner | ... |
Lifeguard
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Angelica Bellomo | ... |
Cathy
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| Sharon Hill | ... |
Head Nurse
(as Sharon Ceccatti)
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Frederika Gray | ... |
Nurse
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B.J. Rankin | ... |
Tommy
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Phyllis Stern | ... |
Sarah
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Sal Palazzo | ... |
Teacher
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Martin Carringan | ... |
Gym Teacher
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John King | ... |
Truck Driver
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Clayton Hill | ... |
Detective
(as Clayton D. Hill)
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Jim McCrum | ... |
Ritzy's Manager
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Directed by
| Claude Gagnon | ||
Written by
| Claude Gagnon | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Dennis Bishop | ... | line producer |
| Kiyoshi Fujimoto | ... | producer |
| Hirohiko Sueyoshi | ... | co-producer (as Hirohiko Suekichi) |
| Matsuo Takahashi | ... | executive producer |
| Daisaku Yamada | ... | assistant producer |
| Makoto Yamashina | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| François Dompierre | ||
Cinematography by
| Yûdai Katô | ... | (as Yudai Kato) |
Editing by
| André Corriveau | ||
Editorial Department
| Thomas Metzger | ... | color timer |
Art Direction by
| William Bilowit | ||
Costume Design by
| Maureen Hogan | ||
Makeup Department
| Jeannee Josefczyk | ... | makeup department head |
Art Department
| William Depaolo | ... | prosthetic props |
Sound Department
| Michel B. Bordeleau | ... | dialogue editor |
| Louis Collin | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Andy Malcolm | ... | foley artist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Nick Tallo | ... | dolly grip |
Location Management
| Brett Botula | ... | location manager |
Transportation Department
| Frank McGough | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Nico Bally | ... | production assistant |
| Thom Downing | ... | production assistant |
| Randall Newsome | ... | production assistant |
| Maria Polanick | ... | production assistant |
| Craig Sniadach | ... | craft service |
Production Companies
- Bandai Entertainment Inc.
- Gagnon Productions
- Kinema Amerika
- Kinema Tokyo Company Ltd.
- Toho
- Toho-Towa
- Yoshimura Productions
Distributors
- Aska Film Distributors (1988) (United States) (theatrical)
- Astral Video (1988) (Canada) (VHS)
- Atlas Video (1988) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Canadian International Pictures (2022) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Quality Video (1987) (Greece) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video (1988) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Schröder Media (2018) (Germany) (DVD)
- Vanguard Cinema (2002) (United States)
Special Effects
- Optical Art (titles & opticals)
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Kenny, 13, lives with his family in a working- class district of Pittsburgh. He suffers from agenesis from birth, and his pelvis and legs had to be amputated. Nevertheless, he leads a normal life and moves nimbly on his hands. His life and that of his family are upset when a television crew comes to film him and his close relations. Written by Anonymous |
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Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Man with Half a Body (2010). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Disposable Love See more » |
| Quotes |
Kenny:
Handicapped? What do you mean handicapped? I can do anything that anybody wants me to do! If I was handicapped it's because of these damned legs! See more » |