The Kid

– Jimmy Albright is a young athlete with a passion for boxing. His mentor, Harry Sloan, an aging train..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.90 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 30 Minutes
Release Year:
1997
The Kid (1997)

Jimmy Albright is a young athlete with a passion for boxing. His mentor, Harry Sloan, an aging trainer and former boxer, sees Jimmy's potential, not only as a boxer but as a young man. With Harry's guidance, Jimmy trains and fights his way to the top of his division. All things appear to be on track, except for one small twist: Jimmy's parents, Don and Doreen, don't know he's a boxer...

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The Kid (1997) - Trailer

Release Date:

21 May 2002

Language:

English

Director:

John Hamilton

Writer:

Seymour Blicker (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Jeff Saumier, Jason Tremblay, Jane Wheeler, Mark Camacho

Plot:

Jimmy Albright is a young athlete with a passion for boxing. His mentor, Harry Sloan, an aging trainer and former boxer, sees Jimmy's potential, not only as a boxer but as a young man. With Harry's guidance, Jimmy trains and fights his way to the top of his division. All things appear to be on track, except for one small twist: Jimmy's parents, Don and Doreen, don't know he's a boxer. Knowing that his parents wouldn't approve of his career, Jimmy devises a fool-proof system to keep his secret. Unfortunately, Tray, a boxing rival of Jimmy's, discovers Jimmy's secret and plans to eliminate him by telling Jimmy's parents of their son's double life. Tray's treachery unleashes a series of events that lead to death, reconciliation and a dramatic conclusion that culminates in an exciting boxing championship fight.

Production:

Miramax

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.0/10