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Release Year1981
Runtime1h 37m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresComedy, Romance
Votes4
DirectorLee Philips
WritersLester Pine, Tina Pine, Avery Buddy
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsOn the Right Track
About On the Right Track
Lester is a homeless shoeshine boy living in a railway station. He's got this funny knack for picking the winning horses' names out of the paper while shining shoes. When word gets around, though, everyone wants a piece of the action.
Directed by Lee Philips, On the Right Track leans on a strong ensemble — Gary Coleman, Maureen Stapleton, Norman Fell — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1981.
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