Summaries

A once-popular actor who now runs a talent agency specializing in child acts is trying to discover the next star. He gets more than he bargained for when he recruits a child pickpocket.

Michael Chapman was once a child television star. But when he grew up, he couldn't get work. So he and his brother, Ed start their own talent agency that specializes in child acts. They can't seem to find the next big thing, and they have to deal with another agency who's not above bribery to get the kids to sign with them. One day, Michael meets a girl named Angie and she's a real spitfire. Michael thinks she could be what they are looking for. Problem is, is that she has a big chip on her shoulder.[email protected]

Michael J. Fox stars as a child actor who has grown up, and grown out of his popularity. He now runs a talent agency with his brother, specializing in child acts, trying to discover the next child star. He gets more than he bargained for when he recruits a child pickpocket to be his next "star."—David Stumme <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • child
  • reference to a zodiac sign
  • reference to astrology
  • reference to scorpio the astrological sign
  • reference to scorpio the constellation
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Family
Release date Jun 3, 1993
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations New York City, New York, USA
Production companies Touchstone Pictures

Box office

Gross US & Canada $12440858
Opening weekend US & Canada $3606279
Gross worldwide $12440858

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 31m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

Michael Chapman was a star before, his Life with Mikey TV was famous but as his age grew, people began to lose interest on Michael Chapman and that TV. Michael decided to resign and become a kid star. He began to request kids to perform to find a kid to develop that kid. But the kids are very disappointed. Until one day, Michael went out and got his wallet stolen by a 9yr girl Angie Vega (Vidal) and Michael found Angie's talents. Michael decided to bring her to his own boss to interview, Angie successfully got the job and Michael got mad in lift...but angie also steals that makes michael getting headache...

Angie was caught one day due to stealing in a dept store. How would michael improve Angie from stealing...

(This movie has Nathan Lane, Michael's young sister Kelli Fox, Christina Vidal.)

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