DRAMA . 1978 . 1h 30m . 5.0/10

Little Boy Lost_

"For four days and three nights a nation prayed and waited . . . The true story of Australia's biggest search"

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.

Starring John Hargreaves, Tony Barry, John Jarratt
5.0/10
Rating
1h 30m
Runtime
1978
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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For four days and three nights a nation prayed and waited . . . The true story of Australia's biggest search

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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Cast
John Hargreaves stars as Jacko Walls in Little Boy Lost.
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Year context
Little Boy Lost was released 48 years ago in 1978.
Overview
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...
Little Boy Lost is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 30m.

CAST (10)

John Hargreaves
John Hargreaves
Jacko Walls
Tony Barry
Tony Barry
Const. O'Day
John Jarratt
John Jarratt
Vic Tanner
Lorna Lesley
Lorna Lesley
JE
James Elliott
ND
Nathan Dawes
LF
Les Foxcroft
Redmond Phillips
Redmond Phillips
RB
Ross Bailey
Const. Taylor
BC
Bruce Cole
Bruce

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Country
Rating
5.0/10 (1 votes)

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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.
How long is Little Boy Lost?
Little Boy Lost has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in Little Boy Lost?
The cast of Little Boy Lost includes John Hargreaves, Tony Barry, John Jarratt, Lorna Lesley, James Elliott.
What is the rating of Little Boy Lost?
Little Boy Lost has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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