On the Right Track
“Meet the Worlds Richest Orphan!”
Synopsis
Lester is a homeless shoeshine boy living in a railway station. He's got this funny knack for picking the winning horses' names out of the paper while shining shoes. When word gets around, though, everyone wants a piece of the action.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-30
Top Cast
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Gary Coleman
Lester
Maureen Stapleton
Mary the Bag Lady
Norman Fell
The Mayor
Michael Lembeck
Frank Biscardi
Lisa Eilbacher
Jill Klein
Bill Russell
Robert
Herb Edelman
Sam
C. Thomas Cunliffe
Shoe Shine Concessioner
Belinda Bremner
Lady with Suitcase
Nathan Davis
Mario
Mike Bacarella
Sean
Jack Wasserman
Vito
Fern Persons
Flower Lady
Mike Genovese
Louis
Harry Gorsuch
Harry
Arthur Smith
Gerald
George Brengel
Bookstore Man
Corin Rogers
Mark
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 6, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Philips
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Moses, Avery Buddy, Tina Pine, Lester Pine
- Original Score
- Arthur B. Rubinstein
- Original Title
- On the Right Track
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, Zephyr Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Philips
Richard Moses, Avery Buddy, Tina Pine, Lester Pine
Arthur B. Rubinstein
Jack L. Richards
Bill Butler
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Philips
Director
Richard Moses
Writer
Avery Buddy
Writer
Bill Butler
Editor
Tina Pine
Writer
Lester Pine
Writer
Jack L. Richards
Director of Photography
Arthur B. Rubinstein
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About On the Right Track
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What is On the Right Track about?
Lester is a homeless shoeshine boy living in a railway station. He's got this funny knack for picking the winning horses' names out of the paper while shining shoes. When word gets around, though, everyone wants a piece of the action.
Who directed On the Right Track?
On the Right Track was directed by Lee Philips.
Who stars in On the Right Track?
The principal cast of On the Right Track includes Gary Coleman, Maureen Stapleton, Norman Fell, Michael Lembeck, Lisa Eilbacher.
When was On the Right Track released and how long is it?
On the Right Track was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for On the Right Track?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On the Right Track was composed by Arthur B. Rubinstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for On the Right Track?
On the Right Track holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).