The Orkly Kid

The Orkly Kid

The Orkly Kid

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The Orkly Kid

1985

0h 35m

6.1(7 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

Larry (Crispin Glover) organizes a talent show in an attempt to get on TV but the small town of Orkly, Idaho, isn't ready for his Olivia Newton-John impersonation.

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Cast & Crew

6 members

Acting

Crispin Glover

Larry

Crispin Glover

Acting

John Bluto

Byron

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Acting

E. G. Daily

Carrissa

E. G. Daily

Acting

Courtney Gains

Unknown Role

Courtney Gains

Acting

Ken Butler

Terrance

Ken Butler

Acting

Kristen Johnston

Unknown Role

Kristen Johnston

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