The Little Fugitive (1953)
by Morris Engel, Ruth Orkin, Ray Ashley
Carlotta Films – March 10, 2021
Original Title : Little Fugitive
Audio : English DTS HD MA 1.0, French DTS HD MA 1.0
Subtitles : French
Country : USA
Year : 19 53
Duration : 81 mins
Format : Blu-ray
Area : B
Genre : Drama
Synopsis
Brooklyn in the fifties. Lennie's mother entrusts her with the care of her little brother Joey because she has to go to the sick grandmother's bedside. Lennie had planned to spend the weekend with his friends. Irritated at having to take his little brother everywhere with him, he decides to play a trick on him by simulating a rifle accident on a vacant lot. Convinced of having caused the death of his brother, Joey flees to Coney Island, a huge New York beach dedicated to rides and amusement. He will spend a day and a night of wandering in the middle of the crowd and fairground attractions...
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Short film: "The Dog Lover" by Morris Engel (1962, HD, B&W, 24')
"Morris Engel, the independent", documentary by Mary Engel ("Morris Engel: The Independent", 2008, 29')
Home movies directed by Morris Engel (HD, 11')
Vintage Trailer
Trailer 2009