The Invisible Kid
1988 American film
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The Invisible Kid is a 1988 American teen science fiction comedy film written and directed by Avery Crounse. The film stars Jay Underwood, Wally Ward, Chynna Phillips, Brother Theodore, and Karen Black.[1]
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| Directed by | Avery Crounse |
| Written by | Avery Crounse |
| Produced by | Philip J. Spinelli |
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| Cinematography | Michael Barnard |
| Edited by | Gabrielle Gilbert |
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Production company | Elysian Pictures |
| Distributed by | Taurus Entertainment Company |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
Following in his deceased father's footsteps, Grover Dunn finds a magic formula that makes him vanish. The formula causes all types of trouble for Grover and his mother and the love of his life when his high school principal rigs a basketball game; and he enlists the aid of a put-down cop to investigate.
Cast
- Jay Underwood as Grover Dunn
- Wally Ward as Milton McClane
- Chynna Phillips as Cindy Moore
- Brother Theodore as Dr. Theodore
- Karen Black as Deborah Dunn
- Mike Genovese as Officer Chuck Malone
Reception
Caryn James of The New York Times wrote that it "proves you can cull every known cliche from successful teen adventure films and still come up with a bomb".[2] Michael Wilmington of the Los Angeles Times wrote, "Blank leader projected on the screen would have been an improvement".[3]
