The Kid from Left Field

NR
1h 40m
1979
5.8 /10 (4)

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1979-09-30

Top Billed 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

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