Little Boy Lost 45 years old

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. After four tense days, hopes wanes. At last, a group of searchers spot the young Stephen, and its members are able to convice him that they want to help him reach home and family. - Written by

Credits

Little Boy Lost Cast

Name Character
John Hargreaves He was 32, 50 years old when he died as Jacko Walls
Tony Barry He was 37, now 83 years old as Const. O'Day
John Jarratt He was 27, now 72 years old as Vic Tanner

Little Boy Lost Crew

Name Department
Terry Bourke as Cinematography. He was 38 (62) years old when He died Crew
Terry Bourke as Director. He was 38 (62) years old when He died Directing
Phil Judd as Sound Recordist. He was 25 (now 71) years old Crew
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Little Boy Lost (45 years)

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

  • Release day: Thursday, November 16, 1978
  • Runtime: 90 minutes