Little Fugitive
“Morris Engel's All-American Classic”
Synopsis
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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Little Fugitive (1953) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 10, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Ashley, Morris Engel, Ruth Orkin
- Screenplay & Story
- Ray Ashley, Morris Engel, Ruth Orkin
- Original Score
- Eddy Lawrence Manson
- Original Title
- Little Fugitive
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Budget
- $30K
- Production Studios
- Little Fugitive Production Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Ashley, Morris Engel, Ruth Orkin
Ray Ashley, Morris Engel, Ruth Orkin
Eddy Lawrence Manson
Ruth Orkin, Lester Troob
Ray Ashley, Morris Engel
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Ashley
Director
Morris Engel
Director
Ruth Orkin
Director
Ray Ashley
Writer
Morris Engel
Writer
Ruth Orkin
Writer
Ruth Orkin
Editor
Lester Troob
Editor
Ray Ashley
Producer
Morris Engel
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Fugitive
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What is Little Fugitive about?
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.
Who directed Little Fugitive?
Little Fugitive was directed by Ray Ashley, Morris Engel, Ruth Orkin.
Who stars in Little Fugitive?
The principal cast of Little Fugitive includes Richie Andrusco, Richard Brewster, Winifred Cushing, Jay Williams, Will Lee.
When was Little Fugitive released and how long is it?
Little Fugitive was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Little Fugitive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Little Fugitive was composed by Eddy Lawrence Manson.