The Kid from Left Field
“The Grand Picture About the Grandest Game of All -- You'll Love Every Wonderful Minute of It!”
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.
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Dan Dailey
Larry 'Pop' Cooper
Anne Bancroft
Marian Foley
Billy Chapin
Christie Cooper
Lloyd Bridges
Pete Haines
Fess Parker
McDougal
Ray Collins
Fred F. Whacker
Richard Egan
Billy Lorant
Steven Benson
Kid at Ballpark
Alex Gerry
J.R. Johnson
Walter Sande
Barnes
John Gallaudet
Hyams
John Beradino
Hank Dreiser
John Call
Ticket Taker
Paul Wexler
Umpire
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harmon Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Sher
- Original Score
- Lionel Newman
- Original Title
- The Kid from Left Field
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harmon Jones
Jack Sher
Lionel Newman
Harry Jackson
William Reynolds
Leonard Goldstein
Department Leadership Roster
Harmon Jones
Director
Jack Sher
Writer
Harry Jackson
Director of Photography
Leonard Goldstein
Producer
William Reynolds
Editor
Lionel Newman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kid from Left Field
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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 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.
Who directed The Kid from Left Field?
The Kid from Left Field was directed by Harmon Jones.
Who stars in The Kid from Left Field?
The principal cast of The Kid from Left Field includes Dan Dailey, Anne Bancroft, Billy Chapin, Lloyd Bridges, Fess Parker.
When was The Kid from Left Field released and how long is it?
The Kid from Left Field was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Kid from Left Field?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kid from Left Field was composed by Lionel Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Kid from Left Field?
The Kid from Left Field holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).