The Gumshoe Kid
“He Wanted Action. He Wanted Adventure. He Never Thought It Would Come In This Shape.”
Synopsis
Originally bound for Harvard, Jeff joins the family detective business to save his mother and sister from eviction. He learns the ropes quickly when a gangster hires him to find out if his bombshell fiancee is two-timing him. Shadowing her every movement - and eyeing her every curve - Jeff lands in real hot water, not to mention a hot shower, when thugs kidnap her lover and try to get him. Now they're both on the run - from the mob, from the police (who might be working with the mob), and from his mother (who might pose the biggest danger of them all)!
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Gumshoe Kid trailer 1990 - Jay Underwood, Tracy Scoggins
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-03
Top Cast
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Jay Underwood
Jeff Sherman
Tracy Scoggins
Rita Benson
Vince Edwards
Ben Sherman
Arlene Golonka
Gracie Sherman
Pamela Springsteen
Mona Krause
Amy Lynne
Emily Sherman
Xander Berkeley
Monty Griswold
Gino Conforti
Morton Meester
Biff Yeager
Capt. Billings
Miguel Sandoval
Carl Ortega
Tim Haldeman
Kruger
David Dunard
Ralph Fitzgerald
Michael Alaimo
Sergio
Don Pugsley
Skaggs
Greg Norberg
Findell Look-Alike
Tomas Trujillo
Latino
Charles Lucia
Glenn Devlin
Steve Whitaker
Tow Truck Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Manduke
- Screenplay & Story
- Victor Bardack
- Original Score
- Peter Matz
- Original Title
- The Gumshoe Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Argus Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Manduke
Victor Bardack
Peter Matz
Harvey Genkins
Richard G. Haines
Joseph Manduke, Victor Bardack
Department Leadership Roster
Harvey Genkins
Director of Photography
Joseph Manduke
Director
Joseph Manduke
Producer
Richard G. Haines
Editor
Batia Grafka
Production Design
Ron Talsky
Costume Design
Peter Matz
Original Music Composer
Victor Bardack
Screenplay
Spiro Razatos
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gumshoe Kid
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What is The Gumshoe Kid about?
Originally bound for Harvard, Jeff joins the family detective business to save his mother and sister from eviction. He learns the ropes quickly when a gangster hires him to find out if his bombshell fiancee is two-timing him. Shadowing her every movement - and eyeing her every curve - Jeff lands in real hot water, not to mention a hot shower, when thugs kidnap her lover and try to get him. Now they're both on the run - from the mob, from the police (who might be working with the mob), and from his mother (who might pose the biggest danger of them all)!
Who directed The Gumshoe Kid?
The Gumshoe Kid was directed by Joseph Manduke.
Who stars in The Gumshoe Kid?
The principal cast of The Gumshoe Kid includes Jay Underwood, Tracy Scoggins, Vince Edwards, Arlene Golonka, Pamela Springsteen.
When was The Gumshoe Kid released and how long is it?
The Gumshoe Kid was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gumshoe Kid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gumshoe Kid was composed by Peter Matz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gumshoe Kid?
The Gumshoe Kid holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).