Kidco
“Who said kids don't mean business?”
Synopsis
A boy who lives at a country club where his father works decides to make some extra money by selling composted horse manure as fertilizer, and has his three sisters (two of which are older) join him in the enterprise. As their sales increase, they draw increased scrutiny from the IRS and state tax board, as well as the large scale competitor who seeks to put them out of business at any cost.
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HBO Kidco Commercial 1987
Type: Teaser • Published 2015-12-27
Top Cast
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Scott Schwartz
Dickie Cessna
Clifton James
Orville Peterjohn
Charles Hallahan
Richard Cessna
Margaret Blye
Joan Cessna (as Maggie Blye)
Basil Hoffman
Sid Fein
Phil Rubenstein
Mel Sloman
Vincent Schiavelli
Phil Porzinski
Allan Rich
Jim Clark
Ron Rifkin
George Tuskle
Benny Baker
Judge Willoughby
Mahlon Richmond
Harvey Peterjohn
Ken Magee
Charles Grundy (as Ken McGee)
Cinnamon Idles
Nene Cessna
Tristine Skyler
Bette Cessna
Elizabeth Gorcey
June Cessna
Henry Kendrick
Mr. Ruggles
Olivia Maxwell
Autograph Seeker
Tom Mackie
Neil Brody
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 13, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ronald F. Maxwell
- Screenplay & Story
- Bennett Tramer
- Original Score
- Michael Small
- Original Title
- Kidco
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ronald F. Maxwell
Bennett Tramer
Michael Small
Paul Lohmann
David E. McKenna
David Niven Jr., Frank Yablans
Department Leadership Roster
Ronald F. Maxwell
Director
Bennett Tramer
Writer
David Niven Jr.
Producer
Frank Yablans
Producer
Paul Lohmann
Director of Photography
David E. McKenna
Editor
Fred Price
Production Design
Michael Small
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Kidco
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kidco about?
A boy who lives at a country club where his father works decides to make some extra money by selling composted horse manure as fertilizer, and has his three sisters (two of which are older) join him in the enterprise. As their sales increase, they draw increased scrutiny from the IRS and state tax board, as well as the large scale competitor who seeks to put them out of business at any cost.
Who directed Kidco?
Kidco was directed by Ronald F. Maxwell.
Who stars in Kidco?
The principal cast of Kidco includes Scott Schwartz, Clifton James, Charles Hallahan, Margaret Blye, Basil Hoffman.
When was Kidco released and how long is it?
Kidco was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Kidco?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kidco was composed by Michael Small.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kidco?
Kidco holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).