The Wonder Kid(1951)
The Wonder Kid Synopsis
Bobby Henrey, the amazing juvenile star of The Fallen Idol, is here cast as 7-year-old musical genius Sebastian Giro. Mistreated by his avaricious adult manager, Sebastian runs away to a remote Alpine village. He then falls into the hands of a gang of kidnappers, led by the basically sympathetic Jack.
The Wonder Kid (1951) is a drama and adventure film directed by Karl Hartl, released on November 18, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Bobby Henrey, Elwyn Brook-Jones, Muriel Aked and Oskar Werner. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Karl Hartl
- Writers:
- Gene Markey, Karl Hartl
- Producers:
- Karl Hartl
- Cinematographer:
- Günther Anders
- Production:
- London Films Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Wonder Kid Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bobby Henrey
as Sebastian Giro
- Elwyn Brook-Jones
Elwyn Brook-Jones
as Mr. Gorik
Muriel Aked
as Miss Frisbie
Oskar Werner
as Rudi
- Robert Shackleton
Robert Shackleton
as Rocks Cooley
- Christa Winter
Christa Winter
as Anni
Sebastian Cabot
as Pizzo
Key crew
Directed by Karl Hartl, written by Gene Markey and Karl Hartl, produced by Karl Hartl.
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The Wonder Kid Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Wonder Kid – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wonder Kid online?
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Who stars in The Wonder Kid?
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The main cast of The Wonder Kid (1951) includes Bobby Henrey, Elwyn Brook-Jones, Muriel Aked, Oskar Werner and Robert Shackleton. The film was directed by Karl Hartl. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wonder Kid released?
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The Wonder Kid was released on November 18, 1951 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Wonder Kid worth watching?
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The Wonder Kid (1951) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.