Donovan's Kid
“Timothy Donovan is going home to visit his daughter. If he lives that long!”
Synopsis
Timothy Donovan, a con-man, returns to San Francisco to see his wife and daughter. Realizing his family is under the control of his wife's domineering uncle, Timothy Donovan teams up with a fellow con-man to free them.
Top Cast
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Darren McGavin
Timothy Donovan
Mickey Rooney
Bailey
Shelley Fabares
Grace Donovan
Murray Hamilton
Henry Carpenter
Michael Conrad
Silas Rumford
Ross Martin
Mayor Stokes
Katy Kurtzman
Jamie Carpenter
Brenda Scott
Charity
Larry D. Mann
Larson
John Crawford
Thunder City Sheriff
Martin Kove
Kelso
Larry Pennell
Shepherd
James Chandler
Ridgely
Joe Higgins
Greenbush Sheriff
H.B. Haggerty
Sharkey
James Almanzar
1st Horseman
Alvy Moore
2nd Horseman
David S. Cass Sr.
Seaman Dodge
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard McEveety
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Spalding, Peter S. Fischer
- Original Score
- Jimmy Haskell
- Original Title
- Donovan's Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard McEveety
Harry Spalding, Peter S. Fischer
Jimmy Haskell
Ray de Leuw
Department Leadership Roster
Ray de Leuw
Editor
Harry Spalding
Writer
Bernard McEveety
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Donovan's Kid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Donovan's Kid about?
Timothy Donovan, a con-man, returns to San Francisco to see his wife and daughter. Realizing his family is under the control of his wife's domineering uncle, Timothy Donovan teams up with a fellow con-man to free them.
Who directed Donovan's Kid?
Donovan's Kid was directed by Bernard McEveety.
Who stars in Donovan's Kid?
The principal cast of Donovan's Kid includes Darren McGavin, Mickey Rooney, Shelley Fabares, Murray Hamilton, Michael Conrad.
When was Donovan's Kid released and how long is it?
Donovan's Kid was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Donovan's Kid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Donovan's Kid was composed by Jimmy Haskell.