P.K. and the Kid
“She was a runaway...until the Kid came along.”
Synopsis
P.K. runs away from home because her step-father keeps on harassing her sexually and her mother is ignoring the problem. She hides in the loading space of Kid Kane's pickup, who's on the way to the world championships in arm-wrestling. When he discovers her, he wants to send her home at first, but after he knows the story he takes her with him - and gets himself into big trouble: her step-father is behind them furiously, trying to kidnap her and take revenge for the stress he got from her mother.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 6, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lou Lombardo
- Screenplay & Story
- Neal Barbera
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- P.K. and the Kid
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lou Lombardo
Neal Barbera
James Horner
Edmond L. Koons
Tony Lombardo
Joe Roth
Department Leadership Roster
Lou Lombardo
Director
Walter Scott
Stunt Coordinator
Neal Barbera
Writer
Joe Roth
Producer
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Edmond L. Koons
Director of Photography
Tony Lombardo
Editor
Chet Allen
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About P.K. and the Kid
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What is P.K. and the Kid about?
P.K. runs away from home because her step-father keeps on harassing her sexually and her mother is ignoring the problem. She hides in the loading space of Kid Kane's pickup, who's on the way to the world championships in arm-wrestling. When he discovers her, he wants to send her home at first, but after he knows the story he takes her with him - and gets himself into big trouble: her step-father is behind them furiously, trying to kidnap her and take revenge for the stress he got from her mother.
Who directed P.K. and the Kid?
P.K. and the Kid was directed by Lou Lombardo.
Who stars in P.K. and the Kid?
The principal cast of P.K. and the Kid includes Molly Ringwald, Paul Le Mat, Alex Rocco, Charles Hallahan, John DiSanti.
When was P.K. and the Kid released and how long is it?
P.K. and the Kid was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for P.K. and the Kid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for P.K. and the Kid was composed by James Horner.