The Main Street Kid

The Main Street Kid

1948 · 64 min · ★ 10.0 · Fantasy, Comedy

A young boy is struck by lightning, and discovers afterwards that he has the power of telepathy.

Directed by R.G. Springsteen · Written by Jerry Sackheim

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