Little Fugitive

Thematic Outside Looking In: Coming of Age Stories Curated by Alan Berliner

Little Fugitive is an utterly charming fable that poetically captures the joys and wonders of childhood. When a seven-year-old boy (Richie Andrusco) is tricked into believing he killed his older brother, he gathers his meager possessions and flees to New York’s nether wonderland: Coney Island. Upon and beneath the crowded boardwalk, Joey experiences a day and night filled with adventures and mysteries, resulting in a film that is spontaneous and delightful.

Directors

Ray Ashley, Morris Engel, Ruth Orkin

Release Year

1953

Festival Year

2000

Country

United States

Run Time

80 minutes