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7.5 / 10(4 votes)IMDb19801h 26mUnited States of America

The Kids Who Knew Too Much

Synopsis

When a cryptic note is passed to young Bert Hale by a stranger, he and his three friends inadvertently hold the key to unravelling the sinister plot to assassinate a Russian premier visiting Los Angeles.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Robert Clouse
Screenplay & Story
Gail Morgan Hickman, David E. Boston, Cecil Day-Lewis
Original Score
Buddy Baker
Original Title
The Kids Who Knew Too Much
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 26m
Production Studios
Walt Disney Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Robert Clouse

Screenplay & Story

Gail Morgan Hickman, David E. Boston, Cecil Day-Lewis

Original Score & Music

Buddy Baker

Director of Photography

Jack Whitman

Film Editing

Lloyd L. Richardson

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Cecil Day-Lewis

Department Leadership Roster

Robert Clouse

Robert Clouse

Director

Gail Morgan Hickman

Writer

David E. Boston

Writer

Jack Whitman

Director of Photography

Lloyd L. Richardson

Editor

Buddy Baker

Original Music Composer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Kids Who Knew Too Much.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kids Who Knew Too Much

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Kids Who Knew Too Much about?

When a cryptic note is passed to young Bert Hale by a stranger, he and his three friends inadvertently hold the key to unravelling the sinister plot to assassinate a Russian premier visiting Los Angeles.

Who directed The Kids Who Knew Too Much?

The Kids Who Knew Too Much was directed by Robert Clouse.

Who stars in The Kids Who Knew Too Much?

The principal cast of The Kids Who Knew Too Much includes Sharon Gless, Larry Cedar, Lloyd Haynes, David Sheiner, Jared Martin.

When was The Kids Who Knew Too Much released and how long is it?

The Kids Who Knew Too Much was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.

Who composed the musical score for The Kids Who Knew Too Much?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kids Who Knew Too Much was composed by Buddy Baker.

Is The Kids Who Knew Too Much based on a book or true story?

The Kids Who Knew Too Much is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Cecil Day-Lewis".