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Little Fugitive
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Little Fugitive

1953-10-01 · 80 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · Family · Adventure

After a prank makes Joey Norton believe he killed his older brother, he runs away from home and spends the day at Coney Island while his brother tries to find him before their mother gets home.

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Directors
Ray Ashley, Morris Engel, Ruth Orkin
Production companies
Little Fugitive Production Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 30,000

Top Cast

Richie AndruscoRichie AndruscoJoey Norton
Richard BrewsterLennie Norton
Winifred CushingMother
Jay WilliamsJay the Pony-Ride Man
Will LeeWill LeePhotographer
Charlie MossCharlie MossHarry
Tommy DeCanioCharlie
Ruth OrkinRuth OrkinWoman on beach (uncredited)

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