Jimmy the Kid
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| Directed by | Gary Nelson |
| Produced by | Ronald Jacobs |
| Written by | Sam Bobrick (writer), Donald E. Westlake (1974 novel) |
| Starring | Gary Coleman |
| Music by | John Cameron |
| Cinematography | Dennis Dalzell |
| Edited by | Richard C. Meyer |
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| Distributed by | New World Pictures |
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Release dates
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November 12, 1982[1][2] |
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Running time
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85 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $5 million[3] |
Jimmy the Kid is a 1982 comedy film starring Gary Coleman and Paul Le Mat. It was directed by Gary Nelson, produced by Ronald Jacobs, and released in November 1982 by New World Pictures. Following 1981's On the Right Track, it was second theatrical film release starring Coleman.[1]
Background
The film was based on the 1974 novel of the same name by Donald E. Westlake. It was the third book of Westlake's Dortmunder series. One of the shooting locations was Bob Hope's Malibu Canyon plantation.[4]
Cast
- Gary Coleman as Jimmy
- Paul Le Mat as John Dortmunder
- Ruth Gordon as Bernice
- Dee Wallace as May
- Cleavon Little as Herb
- Don Adams as Harry Walker
- Pat Morita as Maurice
- Fay Hauser as Nina
- Avery Schreiber as Dr. Stevens
- Walter Olkewicz as Kelp
Reception
Overall, critical reception of the family-friendly comedy was on the negative side. Even Gene Siskel, who called himself "one of few Americans who publicly declared his affection for On the Right Track" concluded that the follow-up was "definitely on the wrong track."[5][6][7][8] Roger Ebert also found little to like in the film, but admitted that kids may well enjoy it.[9]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Associated Press (22 October 1982). Actor Gary Coleman is a less than enthusiastic interview, Spartanburg Herald-Journal, Retrieved December 10, 2010
- ↑ Newspaper Ad for release, Lawrence Journal-World, Retrieved December 10, 2010 (national newspaper advertisement used in November 1982 to advertise release of film)
- ↑ Christopher T Koetting, Mind Warp!: The Fantastic True Story of Roger Corman's New World Pictures, Hemlock Books. 2009 p 222
- ↑ Thomas, Bob (Associated Press) (1 June 1981). Ruth Gordon, Gary Coleman are new odd couple, Anchorage Daily News, Retrieved December 10, 2010
- ↑ Siskel, Gene (17 November 1982). 'Jimmy the Kid': A silly kidnaping story held together by tires that bind, Chicago Tribune, Retrieved December 10, 2010 ("AS ONE OF FEW Americans who publicly declared his affection for "On the Right Track," Gary Coleman's first feature film, let's just say that "Jimmy the Kid," Coleman's second film, is definitely on the wrong track, preferring the screeching of car tires to character development.")
- ↑ Colwell, Carter (21 November 1982). This Film Effort Is Strictly Kid Stuff, The Daytona Beach News-Journal, Retrieved December 10, 2010
- ↑ Hunter, Stephen (18 November 1982). Kidnap comedy: a misdemeanor against good taste, The Baltimore Sun, Retrieved December 10, 2010 (""Jimmy the Kid" proves a longstanding cinema law: Any movie calling itself a "comedy crime caper" is likely to be a misdemeanor against good taste.")
- ↑ (28 May 1983). 'JIMMY THE KID'IS A MISHMASH OF STOLEN SHTICK, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Retrieved December 10, 2010 ("Jimmy the Kid combines elements of Coco the Clown, Karnak the Magnificent, and Pink the Panther into Movie the Bad. Someone wisely kept this weak Gary Coleman comedy about an overly mature rich kid in the can since 1981.")
- ↑ Ebert, Roger. Jimmy the Kid, Chicago Sun-Times (1982)
