The movie “Kidco,” released in 1984, narrates a fascinating story about enterprising children setting up their own fertilizer company. Directed by Ron Maxwell and featuring stars like Marty Van Hoe, Scott Schwartz, and Mahlon Richmond, it explores how their business faces turmoil because of nagging adults. The story is engaging and offers numerous backstage facts and trivia to learn.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Kidco” occurred in various parts of Arizona, USA. Some of the notable filming locations are Downtown Tucson, Wells Fargo Bank Building at 150 North Stone Ave in Tucson, Green Valley, Sahuarita, and other places within Tucson. The filming started on October 25, 1982.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Marty Van Hoe | Skip Russo |
| Scott Schwartz | Dickie Cessna |
| Mahlon Richmond | Harvey Peterjohn |
| Cinnamon Idles | Nene Cessna |
| Vincent Schiavelli | Phil Porzinski |
| Phil Rubenstein | Mel Sloman |
| Elizabeth Gorcey | June Cessna |
| Tristine Skyler | Bette Cessna |
| Charles Hallahan | Richard Cessna |
| Lois Bradley | Lady Golfer |
| Pearl Ward | Golfer |
| Clifton James | Orville Peterjohn |
| Allan Rich | Jim Clark |
| Marian Gibson | Florence |
| Lisa Yanagihasha | Japanese Girl |
| Bob Kempf | Frank Tebbets |
| Roy Gaintner | Homer Woodward |
| Tom Mackie | Neil Brody |
| Tiny Wells | Farmer |
| Steve Archer | Bank Manager |
| Lynda Kellerman | Bank Officer |
| Leo Lewis | TV Show Producer |
| J. Don Ferguson | TV Show Announcer |
| Benny Baker | Judge Willoughby |
| Ron Rifkin | George Tuskle |
| Basil Hoffman | Sid Fein |
| Ken Magee | Charles Grundy |
| Bing Blenman | Policeman #1 |
| Bob Elliott | Policeman #2 |
| Susan Shope | Policeman #3 |
| Jonathan Maxwell | Kid with Rubber Band |
| Olivia Maxwell | Autograph Seeker |
| Boris Kibler | Autograph Seeker |
Trivia and Facts
- “Kidco” was not purely a work of fiction; it was based on a true story.
- The runtime of the movie was 105 minutes and was filmed entirely in English.
- It was produced by Twentieth Century Fox and distributed by CBS / Fox Video in the Netherlands and Australia and Playhouse Video in the United States.
- Despite being a comedy film, “Kidco” delivered a powerful message “There’s never enough hours in the day,” quoted by one of the main characters, Dickie Cessna.
- Other members who contributed greatly to the movie include Bennett Tramer (writer), Michael Small (music), Paul Lohmann (cinematography), and David E. McKenna (editing).
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Downtown, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 32.2218686
- Longitude: -110.9712662
- Place ID: ChIJz2JeMuJw1oYR7R9tMs3s9gE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Downtown, Tucson, AZ, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Wells Fargo Bank Building, 150 North Stone Ave, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 32.2841868
- Longitude: -110.9700825
- Place ID: ChIJGZtDFcFz1oYRSuH82oVxzg8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 150 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Green Valley, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 31.8542511
- Longitude: -110.9937019
- Place ID: ChIJvxRNeZOB1oYRx4K5jfKbQRE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Green Valley, AZ, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Sahuarita, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 31.9575818
- Longitude: -110.955646
- Place ID: ChIJUVQDCup_1oYRIGO1RdOYJWY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sahuarita, AZ, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
