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Thou shalt be cool! - The Heavenly Kid
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Title: The Heavenly Kid

Release Date: 26 Jul 1985

Runtime: 1h 30m

Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance

Director: Orion Pictures, Engelberg-Sumner-Cheikes

Production Companies: Orion Pictures, Engelberg-Sumner-Cheikes

Overview: After dying in a car crash, Bobby Fantana is forced to pay for his misdeeds by becoming someone's guardian angel. He reluctantly agrees to watch over awkward high schooler Lenny Barnes, teaching him how to be cool and confident. As Bobby teaches Lenny, the two form a close bond.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.5 (110 votes)

Cast

  • Bobby: Lewis Smith
  • Lenny: Jason Gedrick
  • Emily: Jane Kaczmarek
  • McIntyre: Beau Dremann
  • Rafferty: Richard Mulligan
  • Joe: Mark Metcalf
  • Gallo: Stephen Gregory
  • Sharon: Anne Sawyer
  • Melissa: Nancy Valen
  • Jerry: Chad Wiggins-Grady
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