Film

The Kid from Cleveland

1949 · 1h 29m · Drama · Action

The story of a kid, a city... and 30 Godfathers!

IMDb

5.6

Johnny Barrows, a young man heading toward a life of juvenile delinquency as his home life spirals out of control, sneaks into the 1948 World Series and seeks friendship by playing a sympathetic orphan. He finds stability and mentorship in sportscaster Mike Jackson and the Cleveland Indians, who try to set Johnny on the right path in this touching story for the whole family.

George Brent

Mike Jackson

Lynn Bari

Katherine Jackson

Russ Tamblyn

Johnny Barrows

Tommy Cook

Dan Hudson

Ann Doran

Emily Novak

Louis Jean Heydt

Carl Novak

K. Elmo Lowe

Dave Joyce

John Beradino

Mac

Bill Veeck

Self

Lou Boudreau

Self

Tris Speaker

Self

Hank Greenberg

Self

Bob Feller

Self

Gene Bearden

Self

Leroy 'Satchel' Paige

Self

Bob Lemon

Self

• Herbert KlineDirector · Story
• John BrightScreenplay · Story
• Walter ColmesProducer
• Jack A. MartaDirector of Photography
• Nathan ScottOriginal Music Composer
• Jason H. BernieEditor

Release date

September 5, 1949

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 29m

Genres

Drama, Action