Little Boy Lost
“For four days and three nights a nation prayed and waited . . . The true story of Australia's biggest search”
Synopsis
The True story of Stephen Walls, a young Australian farm boy, whose disappearance galvanized a continent into action. Taught to be wary of strangers, the boy cannot know that the boisterous hordes of volunteers are his saviors and not his enemies.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terry Bourke
- Original Score
- Bob Young
- Original Title
- Little Boy Lost
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terry Bourke
Bob Young
Doris Haller
Phillip Avalon
Department Leadership Roster
Terry Bourke
Director
Phillip Avalon
Producer
Doris Haller
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Boy Lost
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Little Boy Lost about?
The True story of Stephen Walls, a young Australian farm boy, whose disappearance galvanized a continent into action. Taught to be wary of strangers, the boy cannot know that the boisterous hordes of volunteers are his saviors and not his enemies.
Who directed Little Boy Lost?
Little Boy Lost was directed by Terry Bourke.
Who stars in Little Boy Lost?
The principal cast of Little Boy Lost includes John Hargreaves, Tony Barry, John Jarratt, Lorna Lesley, James Elliott.
When was Little Boy Lost released and how long is it?
Little Boy Lost was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Little Boy Lost?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Little Boy Lost was composed by Bob Young.