The Heavenly Kid
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| The Heavenly Kid | |
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 DVD Cover of The Heavenly Kid |
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| Directed by | Cary Medoway |
| Produced by | Mort Engelberg |
| Written by | Cary Medoway Martin Copeland |
| Starring | Lewis Smith Jason Gedrick Richard Mulligan |
| Music by | Kennard Ramsey Roxanne Seeman |
| Cinematography | Steven B. Poster |
| Editing by | Christopher Greenbury |
| Distributed by | Orion Pictures Corporation |
| Release date(s) | July 26, 1985 |
| Running time | 90 minu. |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
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The Heavenly Kid is a 1985 romantic comedy film. The film was directed by Cary Medoway. The cast included Lewis Smith, Jason Gedrick, Jane Kaczmarek, Richard Mulligan and others.
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[edit] Plot
The story starts out showing a young greaser-type rebel, Bobby (Lewis Smith) racing a rival toward the edge of a cliff in a game of chicken. Bobby apparently wins as his rival "chickens" out by diving out of the car before Bobby does. Bobby is unable to get out of the car in time and dies in a fiery accident as his car falls over the cliff. Following a strange trip, Bobby learns from his new spirit guide Rafferty (Richard Mulligan) that he needs to earn his ticket "Uptown" by acting as a Guardian angel for nerdy Lenny Barnes. Bobby tries to help Lenny by giving him a makeover and attempting to help him win the affection of the hottest girl in school, Sharon. However, Bobby eventually realizes that the new lifestyle Lenny is leading is not noble as it causes him to rebel against everyone including his parents. In doing so, Bobby eventually realizes that Lenny's mother (Jane Kaczmarek of 'Malcolm in the Middle' fame) is his former girlfriend and is married to the man he died racing against. Bobby breaks one of the Uptown rules and reveals himself to Lenny's mother. Bobby then learns that he is in actually Lenny's father. In a scene reminiscent of the opening sequence Lenny has a car race against Sharon's former boyfriend. Much like Bobby's car race, the race ends with Lenny and Bobby flying over the edge off cliff and the car exploding in a fiery wreck. However, Bobby helps prevent Lenny from dying and they climb up the cliff together. Bobby helps Lenny realize the error of his ways as he reunites with his former girlfriend who was by his side even during his "nerdy years".
[edit] Soundtrack
The main song played in the movie is "Out On The Edge" by Jon Foire
[edit] Notes and references
- "Seventh Annual Youth in Film Awards" by Young Artist Foundation, http://www.youngartistawards.org/, July 7, 2006, retrieved July 7, 2006
[edit] Trivia
- The high school scenes were filmed at North Miami Senior High School, in North Miami, Florida.
- The subway used in the film is the MARTA system in Atlanta, Georgia.
- The working title of the film was Teen Angel.
- The Heavenly kid is the second and last film from director Cary Medoway.
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