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On the Right Track

PG1h 37m1981Lee Philips
IMDb: 5.4/10
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"Meet the Worlds Richest Orphan!"

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.

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What is On the Right Track (1981) about?

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.

Who stars in On the Right Track?

On the Right Track stars Gary Coleman (Lester), Maureen Stapleton (Mary the Bag Lady), Norman Fell (The Mayor), Michael Lembeck (Frank Biscardi), Lisa Eilbacher (Jill Klein). The film was directed by Lee Philips.

How long is On the Right Track?

On the Right Track has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated PG.

Is On the Right Track worth watching?

On the Right Track holds an IMDb rating of 5.4/10. Fans of Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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