Jimmy the Kid is a 1982 American 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]
| Jimmy the Kid | |
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| Directed by | Gary Nelson |
| Written by | Sam Bobrick (writer), Donald E. Westlake (1974 novel) |
| Produced by | Ronald Jacobs |
| Starring | Gary Coleman |
| Cinematography | Dennis Dalzell |
| Edited by | Richard C. Meyer |
| Music by | John Cameron |
Production | |
| Distributed by | New World Pictures |
Release date | November 12, 1982[1][2] |
Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $5 million[3] |
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]
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]