Jimmy the Kid
“Would you believe . . . the comedy crime caper of the year?”
Synopsis
Gang of bumbling crooks kidnap a bratty little kid, find out they got more than they bargained for.
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Jimmy the kid
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-11
Top Cast
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Gary Coleman
Jimmy
Don Adams
Harry Walker
Paul Le Mat
John Dortmunder
Ruth Gordon
Bernice
Cleavon Little
Herb
Fay Hauser
Nina
Pat Morita
Maurice
Walter Olkewicz
Kelp
Dee Wallace
May
Avery Schreiber
Dr. Stevens
Robert F. Hoy
1st Trooper
Steve Chambers
2nd Trooper
Sarina C. Grant
Pearl (as Sarina Grant)
Lew Horn
Kimball
Frank Miller
Cop
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Bobrick, Donald E. Westlake
- Original Title
- Jimmy the Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Zephyr Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Nelson
Sam Bobrick, Donald E. Westlake
Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Nelson
Director
Sam Bobrick
Writer
Roger Corman
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jimmy the Kid
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What is Jimmy the Kid about?
Gang of bumbling crooks kidnap a bratty little kid, find out they got more than they bargained for.
Who directed Jimmy the Kid?
Jimmy the Kid was directed by Gary Nelson.
Who stars in Jimmy the Kid?
The principal cast of Jimmy the Kid includes Gary Coleman, Don Adams, Paul Le Mat, Ruth Gordon, Cleavon Little.
When was Jimmy the Kid released and how long is it?
Jimmy the Kid was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Is Jimmy the Kid based on a book or true story?
Jimmy the Kid is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Donald E. Westlake".