On the Right Track (1981)
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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Gary ColemanLester
Michael LembeckFrank Biscardi
Lisa EilbacherJill Klein
Maureen StapletonMary the Bag Lady
Norman FellThe MayorBill RussellRobert
Bill RussellRobert
Jami GertzBig Girl
Herb EdelmanSamC. Thomas CunliffeShoe Shine ConcessionerBelinda BremnerLady with Suitcase
Nathan DavisMarioMovie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · RomanceMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedyEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference346272Actor preference58150 · 158055 · 212209
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Frequently asked questions about On the Right Track
What is On the Right Track 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.
How long is On the Right Track?
On the Right Track has a runtime of 97 minutes.