The Kid Brother

Claude Gagnon
1987-03-11

An exceptional boy. An exceptional movie.
5.7
95 min

Going through life without legs, 12-year-old Kenny is active and enthusiastic, resisting the pressure to wear prosthetic limbs. He also finds himself the subject of a documentary made by a visiting French film crew. As the production unfolds, Kenny’s parents, brother, and absentee sister bring long-simmering tensions to the surface, shaking Kenny’s delicate sense of balance. Determined to better understand his place in the world, he hits the road for a daring journey of self-discovery.

Cast

Name Character Team
Kenny Easterday Kenny Unowned
Caitlin Clarke Sharon Unowned
Liane Curtis Sharon Kay Unowned
Zach Grenier Jesse Unowned
Jesse Easterday Eddy Unowned
Tom Reddy Billy Unowned
Alain Saint-Alix French TV Director Unowned
Daniel Lambert French Technician Unowned
Lamya Derval Script girl Unowned
Eduardo Rossoff French Camerman Unowned
John Carpenter Grandfather Unowned
Gerry Klug Grandmother Unowned
Bingo O'Malley Mr. Nitan Unowned
Bill Dalzell Dr. Harper Unowned
Barbara Russell Woman 1 Unowned
Donale Stone Woman 2 Unowned
Lawrence Woshner Lifeguard Unowned
Karen Eisenhauer Unowned
Angelica Bellomo Cathy Unowned
Sharon Ceccatti Head Nurse Unowned
Frederika Gray Nurse Unowned
B.J. Rankin Tommy Unowned
Phyllis Stern Sarah Unowned
Sal Palazzo Teacher Unowned
Martin Carringan Gym Teacher Unowned
John King Truck Driver Unowned
Clayton Hill Detective Unowned
Jim McCrum Ritzy's manager Unowned