Bulgaria / Mar 11, 1987 / (Sofia International Film Festival)
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
Going through life without legs, 12-year-old Kenny is active and enthusiastic, resisting the pressure to wear prosthetic limbs. He also finds himself the subject of a documentary made by a visiting French film crew. As the production unfolds, Kenny’s parents, brother, and absentee sister bring long-simmering tensions to the surface, shaking Kenny’s delicate sense of balance. Determined to better understand his place in the world, he hits the road for a daring journey of self-discovery.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Daniel Lambert | French Technician |
| Lamya Derval | Script girl |
| Eduardo Rossoff | French Camerman |
| John Carpenter | Grandfather |
| Gerry Klug | Grandmother |
| Bingo O'Malley | Mr. Nitan |
| Bill Dalzell | Dr. Harper |
| Barbara Russell | Woman 1 |
| Donale Stone | Woman 2 |
| Lawrence Woshner | Lifeguard |
| Karen Eisenhauer | |
| Angelica Bellomo | Cathy |
| Sharon Ceccatti | Head Nurse |
| Frederika Gray | Nurse |
| B.J. Rankin | Tommy |
| Phyllis Stern | Sarah |
| Sal Palazzo | Teacher |
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| Martin Carringan | Gym Teacher |
| John King | Truck Driver |
| Clayton Hill | Detective |
| Jim McCrum | Ritzy's manager |
Genres
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Kid Brother |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | Français, English |
| Production countries | Japan, United States of America, Canada |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Yoshimura-Gagnon Productions, Kinema Amerika, TOHO-TOWA, Bandai |
| Release date | 11 marzo 1987 |
| Executive producer | Makoto Yamashina, Matsuo Takahashi |
| Production | Kiyoshi Fujimoto, Dennis Bishop, Hirohiko Sueyoshi |
| Writer | Claude Gagnon |
| Editing | André Corriveau, Thomas Metzger |
| Cinematography | Yudai Kato, Nick Tallo |
| Assistant directors | Claude Gagnon |
| Camera operators | Yudai Kato, Nick Tallo |
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| Additional photography | Yudai Kato, Nick Tallo |
| Production design | William Bilowit |
| Art direction | William Bilowit |
| Set decoration | William Bilowit |
| Music | François Dompierre, Michel B. Bordeleau, Louis Collin, Andy Malcolm |
| Sound | Michel B. Bordeleau, Louis Collin, Andy Malcolm, François Dompierre |
| Costume design | Maureen Hogan, Jeannee Josefczyk |
| Makeup | Maureen Hogan, Jeannee Josefczyk |
| Hairstyling | Maureen Hogan, Jeannee Josefczyk |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Brazil / Mar 23, 1987 / (Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival)
Canada / Mar 23, 1987
United States / Feb 10, 1998 / (Portland International Film Festival)
Physical media
Germany / Feb 01, 1988 / 6 / genauer Veröffentlichungstag unbekannt
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