The Kid from Left Field
"The Grand Picture About the Grandest Game of All -- You'll Love Every Wonderful Minute of It!"
Originally released in 1953. The Kid from Left Field is a comedy film. directed by Harmon Jones. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dan Dailey, Anne Bancroft, and Billy Chapin
Synopsis
Coop's an ex-ballplayer is now a peanut vendor, who takes too much of an interest in the game. But he's passed on his craze for baseball to his son, Christie. When his dad gets fired, Chris makes friends with the former team owner's niece (and her boyfriend Pete), and not only gets his dad's job back, but a batboy position for himself. With his dad's help, Christie begins to make a few suggestions here and there. And as a publicity stunt, the team makes him their youngest manager on record. But when Chris gets sick, Coop has to come to the rescue.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Kid from Left Field about?
Coop's an ex-ballplayer is now a peanut vendor, who takes too much of an interest in the game. But he's passed on his craze for baseball to his son, Christie. When his dad gets fired, Chris makes f...
Who directed The Kid from Left Field?
The Kid from Left Field was directed by Harmon Jones.
How long is The Kid from Left Field?
The Kid from Left Field has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Kid from Left Field released?
The Kid from Left Field was released on July 1, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Kid from Left Field?
The main cast of The Kid from Left Field includes Dan Dailey, Anne Bancroft, Billy Chapin, Lloyd Bridges, Fess Parker.