The Littlest Hobo
“The two most unforgettable characters you've ever met!”
Synopsis
When a roaming German Shepherd Dog rescues a boy's pet lamb from the slaughterhouse he struggles to reunite them, despite being chased by police and getting little cooperation from the lamb.
Top Cast
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Buddy Joe Hooker
Tommy
Wendy Stuart
Molly
Carlyle Mitchell
Governor Malloy
Howard Hoffman
Captain in Mission
Bob Kline
Mike
Pat Bradley
Joe
Bill Coontz
Attendant
Dorothy Johnson
Sister Ophelia
William E. Marks
Dr. Hunt
Pauline Moore
Nurse
Larry Thor
Police Captain
Norman Bartold
Police Sergeant
London
The Dog (as London the Dog)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 6, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles R. Rondeau
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorrell McGowan
- Original Score
- Ronald Stein
- Original Title
- The Littlest Hobo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Allied Artists Pictures, H and R Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles R. Rondeau
Dorrell McGowan
Ronald Stein
Walter Strenge, Perry Finnerman
Howard Epstein, Arthur H. Nadel
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Epstein
Editor
Arthur H. Nadel
Editor
Walter Strenge
Director of Photography
Perry Finnerman
Director of Photography
Charles R. Rondeau
Director
Dorrell McGowan
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Littlest Hobo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Littlest Hobo about?
When a roaming German Shepherd Dog rescues a boy's pet lamb from the slaughterhouse he struggles to reunite them, despite being chased by police and getting little cooperation from the lamb.
Who directed The Littlest Hobo?
The Littlest Hobo was directed by Charles R. Rondeau.
Who stars in The Littlest Hobo?
The principal cast of The Littlest Hobo includes Buddy Joe Hooker, Wendy Stuart, Carlyle Mitchell, Howard Hoffman, Bob Kline.
When was The Littlest Hobo released and how long is it?
The Littlest Hobo was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Littlest Hobo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Littlest Hobo was composed by Ronald Stein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Littlest Hobo?
The Littlest Hobo holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).