The Kids Who Knew Too Much

1980 1h 26m EN

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7.5

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★7.5TMDB · 4

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Synopsis

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When a cryptic note is passed to young Bert Hale by a stranger, he and his three friends inadvertently hold the key to unravelling the sinister plot to assassinate a Russian premier visiting Los Angeles.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Sharon Gless
Karen Goldner
Larry Cedar
Rizzo
Lloyd Haynes
Lt. Bill Boyd
David Sheiner
Frank Novack
Jared Martin
Senator Nelson Dunning
Don Knight
Prescott
Rad Daly
Bert Hale
Dana Hill
Foxy Cooper

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Robert Clouse
Writers: David E. Boston, Gail Morgan Hickman
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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86 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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46 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Robert Clouse, shot by Jack Whitman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Buddy Baker. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Lloyd L. Richardson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Sharon Gless and Larry Cedar and Lloyd Haynes carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0179919 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Robert Clouse directs. Jack Whitman behind the camera. Buddy Baker scores. Lloyd L. Richardson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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186 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
246 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Robert Clouse, shot by Jack Whitman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Buddy Baker. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Lloyd L. Richardson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Sharon Gless and Larry Cedar and Lloyd Haynes carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0179919 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.