The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper
Synopsis
Daffy Fernald loses her brother's toy rocket when it flies into a storm drain. She knows Alvin will be upset if he finds out, so she climbs into the dark tunnel to search for it. She spots a stranger, Ernie Nelson, and sees that he's carying a gun. She races home and tells Alvin, but the would-be inventor refuses to believe her.
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Eric Shea
Clay O'Brien
Richard Bakalyan
Jaclyn Smith
Cathy Martin
John Colicos
Moroni
Milton Frome
Carnival Barker
Ted Gehring
Officer Jim Moody
Jack Kruschen
Abner Denby
John Lupton
Mr. Fernald
Ronnie Schell
Deputy Scruff
Hal Smith
Carnival Barker
Ed McCready
Carnival Barker
Richard O'Brien
Ted Christy
Carnival Goer (uncredited)
Chester Hayes
Stiltwalker (uncredited)
Kim Richards
Daphne 'Daffy' Fernald
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Leetch
- Screenplay & Story
- Clifford B. Hicks
- Original Title
- The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Leetch
Clifford B. Hicks
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Leetch
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper
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What is The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper about?
Daffy Fernald loses her brother's toy rocket when it flies into a storm drain. She knows Alvin will be upset if he finds out, so she climbs into the dark tunnel to search for it. She spots a stranger, Ernie Nelson, and sees that he's carying a gun. She races home and tells Alvin, but the would-be inventor refuses to believe her.
Who directed The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper?
The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper was directed by Tom Leetch.
Who stars in The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper?
The principal cast of The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper includes Eric Shea, Clay O'Brien, Richard Bakalyan, Jaclyn Smith, John Colicos.
When was The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper released and how long is it?
The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper based on a book or true story?
The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Clifford B. Hicks".