The Lost Boys
Synopsis
The story of J.M. Barrie and his relationship with the Llewelyn-Davies family. Barrie writes PETER PAN for the five boys, and later adopts George, Jack, Peter, Michael, and Nicholas.
Top Cast
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Ian Holm
J.M. Barrie
Anna Cropper
Mary Hodgson
William Hootkins
Charles Frohman
Maureen O'Brien
Mary Barrie
Ann Bell
Sylvia Llewelyn Davies
Tim Pigott-Smith
Arthur Llewelyn Davies
Christopher Blake
George
Barnaby Holm
George
Paul Holmes
George
Nicholas Borton
Jack
Jean-Benoît Louveaux
Peter
Sebastian Buss
Michael
Peter Tuddenham
Doctor Rendel
Diana Mahony
Mrs Arden
George Ostime
Sir George Lewis
Hugh Martin
Savoy Grill Manager
Pamela Ruddock
Peter Pan
Zelah Clarke
Wendy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rodney Bennett
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Birkin
- Original Score
- Dudley Simpson
- Original Title
- The Lost Boys
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4h 34m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rodney Bennett
Andrew Birkin
Dudley Simpson
Elmer Cossey
Dan Rae
Louis Marks
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Marks
Producer
Elmer Cossey
Director of Photography
Barbara Kronig
Costume Design
Dan Rae
Editor
Barry Newbery
Production Design
Andrew Birkin
Writer
Rodney Bennett
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lost Boys
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lost Boys about?
The story of J.M. Barrie and his relationship with the Llewelyn-Davies family. Barrie writes PETER PAN for the five boys, and later adopts George, Jack, Peter, Michael, and Nicholas.
Who directed The Lost Boys?
The Lost Boys was directed by Rodney Bennett.
Who stars in The Lost Boys?
The principal cast of The Lost Boys includes Ian Holm, Anna Cropper, William Hootkins, Maureen O'Brien, Ann Bell.
When was The Lost Boys released and how long is it?
The Lost Boys was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 4h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lost Boys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lost Boys was composed by Dudley Simpson.