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The Lone Star Kid

The Lone Star Kid

He was too young to vote, but old enough to be mayor.

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The Lone Star Kid is about a compassionate eleven year old boy who becomes mayor of a small town when he witnesses an accident and a death due to lack of ambulance services. He is determined to bring big-town services to his small town. The movie is based on the true story of Brian Zimmerman, an 11 year old who became mayor of Crabb, a small town in Fort Bend County, Texas.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

53 mins

Rating

5.5/10

Release Date

10 February 1986

Country

United States of America

Cast

Chad Sheets

Chad Sheets

Brian Zimmerman

Rodger Boyce

Rodger Boyce

Michael Stephen Costello

Michael Stephen Costello

James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

Holmes

John Martin

John Martin

Charlie Daniels

Charlie Daniels

Vernon Matthews

James N. Harrell

James N. Harrell

Gary Moody

Gary Moody

Bennie Moore

Bennie Moore

Karen Radcliffe

Karen Radcliffe

Randy Tallman

Randy Tallman

Kim Valentine

Kim Valentine

Walter von Huene

Walter von Huene

Mae Williams

Mae Williams

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