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IMDb19941h 30mUnited Kingdom

Crimewatch File: The Lost Boys

Synopsis

Nick Ross presents a reconstruction of the police investigation into the murder of 14-year-old runaway Jason Swift, which led to the uncovering of a sinister paedophile ring. Within days of the discovery of Jason's body, the hunt was on for the killer of another boy, later identified as 6-year-old Barry Lewis. The bodies of both boys showed traces of the kind of tranquillisers commonly used by paedophiles. Leads from Wandsworth prison eventually revealed that the ring may have been involved with as many as 20 murders of young boys. Next week's programme reconstructs the painstaking follow-on investigation called Operation Orchid.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Bridget Sneyd
Original Title
Crimewatch File: The Lost Boys
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Studios
BBC One

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Bridget Sneyd

Department Leadership Roster

Bridget Sneyd

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About Crimewatch File: The Lost Boys

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Crimewatch File: The Lost Boys about?

Nick Ross presents a reconstruction of the police investigation into the murder of 14-year-old runaway Jason Swift, which led to the uncovering of a sinister paedophile ring. Within days of the discovery of Jason's body, the hunt was on for the killer of another boy, later identified as 6-year-old Barry Lewis. The bodies of both boys showed traces of the kind of tranquillisers commonly used by paedophiles. Leads from Wandsworth prison eventually revealed that the ring may have been involved with as many as 20 murders of young boys. Next week's programme reconstructs the painstaking follow-on investigation called Operation Orchid.

Who directed Crimewatch File: The Lost Boys?

Crimewatch File: The Lost Boys was directed by Bridget Sneyd.

Who stars in Crimewatch File: The Lost Boys?

The principal cast of Crimewatch File: The Lost Boys includes Nick Ross.

When was Crimewatch File: The Lost Boys released and how long is it?

Crimewatch File: The Lost Boys was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.