On the Right Track
1981, English. Directed by Lee Philips.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Lee PhilipsDirector
- Gary ColemanLester
- Maureen StapletonMary the Bag Lady
- Norman FellThe Mayor
- Michael LembeckFrank Biscardi
- Lisa EilbacherJill Klein
- Bill RussellRobert
- Herb EdelmanSam
- C. Thomas CunliffeShoe Shine Concessioner
- Belinda BremnerLady with Suitcase
- Nathan DavisMario
- Mike BacarellaSean
- Jack WassermanVito
Details
- Released
- 6 March 1981
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Moses, Avery Buddy, Tina Pine
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On the Right Track: quick answers
Is On the Right Track worth watching?
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How long is On the Right Track?
On the Right Track runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does On the Right Track have a post-credits scene?
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On the Right Track parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
On the Right Track is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is On the Right Track on?
On the Right Track isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 March 1981. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like On the Right Track?
If you liked On the Right Track, try Boot Camp, Yoh! Bestie, Easy Virtue.
Who directed On the Right Track?
On the Right Track (1981) was directed by Lee Philips and stars Gary Coleman, Maureen Stapleton, Norman Fell.