On the Right Track

Story

Synopsis

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.

Director

Lee Philips

Writers

Avery Buddy, Lester Pine, Tina Pine

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

6 March 1981

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Gary Coleman

  Lester

• 

  Maureen Stapleton

  Mary the Bag Lady

• 

  Norman Fell

  The Mayor

• 

  Michael Lembeck

  Frank Biscardi

• 

  Lisa Eilbacher

  Jill Klein

• 

  Bill Russell

  Robert

• 

  Herb Edelman

  Sam

• C. Thomas Cunliffe

  Shoe Shine Concessioner

• Belinda Bremner

  Lady with Suitcase

• 

  Nathan Davis

  Mario

• 

  Mike Bacarella

  Sean

• Jack Wasserman

  Vito