Little Boy Lost
Little Boy Lost

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Little Boy Lost

1978
Movie
90 min
English

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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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Steve CarverGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former mercenary, haunted by his past actions, is drawn into a deadly game when he's hired to protect a young girl who witnessed a mob hit. He must confront his own demons and fight against ruthless criminals to ensure her survival.

Critical Reception

Little Boy Lost received mixed reviews, with critics often divided on its violent content and narrative coherence. While some praised its intense action sequences and Kinski's performance, others found the plot predictable and overly brutal. Audiences were similarly split, with some appreciating the gritty crime thriller elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relentless action and atmosphere.

  • Criticized for its gratuitous violence and thin plot.

  • Klaus Kinski's performance was noted as a highlight.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Little Boy Lost are scarce, but available feedback suggests a polarized reception. Some viewers appreciated the film's raw intensity and Kinski's compelling portrayal of a troubled protagonist, while others found the violence overwhelming and the story lacking depth.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a sequel to the 1976 film 'The Killer Inside Me', also directed by Steve Carver and starring Kinski, but the concept was changed during production.

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