The Kid from Cleveland_
"The story of a kid, a city... and 30 Godfathers!"
Johnny Barrows, a young man heading toward a life of juvenile delinquency as his home life spirals out of control, sneaks into the 1948 World Series and seeks friendship by playing a sympathetic orphan. He finds stability and mentorship in sportscaster Mike Jackson and the Cleveland Indians, who try to set Johnny on the right path in this touching story for the whole family.
Starring
George Brent, Lynn Bari, Russ Tamblyn
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Kid from Cleveland was released 77 years ago in 1949.
Overview
Johnny Barrows, a young man heading toward a life of juvenile delinquency as his home life spirals out of control, sneaks into the 1948 World Series and seek...
The Kid from Cleveland is a Drama, Action film with a runtime of 1h 29m.
CAST (20)
George Brent
Mike Jackson
Lynn Bari
Katherine Jackson
Russ Tamblyn
Johnny Barrows
Tommy Cook
Dan Hudson
Ann Doran
Emily Novak
Louis Jean Heydt
Carl Novak
KE
K. Elmo Lowe
Dave Joyce
John Beradino
Mac
BV
Bill Veeck
Self
LB
Lou Boudreau
Self
TS
Tris Speaker
Self
HG
Hank Greenberg
Self
Bob Feller
Self
GB
Gene Bearden
Self
L'
Leroy 'Satchel' Paige
Self
BL
Bob Lemon
Self
SG
Steve Gromek
Self
JG
Joe Gordon
Self
MV
Mickey Vernon
Self
KK
Ken Keltner
Self
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Kid from Cleveland about?
Johnny Barrows, a young man heading toward a life of juvenile delinquency as his home life spirals out of control, sneaks into the 1948 World Series and seeks friendship by playing a sympathetic orphan. He finds stability and mentorship in sportscaster Mike Jackson and the Cleveland Indians, who try to set Johnny on the right path in this touching story for the whole family.
How long is The Kid from Cleveland?
The Kid from Cleveland has a runtime of 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Who stars in The Kid from Cleveland?
The cast of The Kid from Cleveland includes George Brent, Lynn Bari, Russ Tamblyn, Tommy Cook, Ann Doran.
What is the rating of The Kid from Cleveland?
The Kid from Cleveland has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Action