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Little Fugitive poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 82.5 / 100
1953·Drama / Family·1h 15m

LITTLE FUGITIVE

“Morris Engel's All-American Classic”

After a prank makes Joey Norton believe he killed his older brother, he runs away from home and spends the day at Coney Island while his brother tries to find him before their mother gets home.

Above the Line
Ray Ashley, Morris Engel, Ruth Orkin·DirectorRuth Orkin·WriterMorris Engel·WriterLester Troob·Editor
Cast
Richie Andrusco·Joey NortonRichard Brewster·Lennie NortonWinifred Cushing·MotherJay Williams·Jay the Pony-Ride ManWill Lee·PhotographerCharlie Moss·HarryTommy DeCanio·CharlieRuth Orkin·Woman on beach (uncredited)
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 3
Morris Engel·DirectorRay Ashley·DirectorRuth Orkin·Director
Writing· 3
Ruth Orkin·WriterMorris Engel·WriterRay Ashley·Writer
Editing· 2
Lester Troob·EditorRuth Orkin·Editor
Production· 2
Ray Ashley·ProducerMorris Engel·Producer
By the Numbers
82.5
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
IMDb
93%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Little Fugitive's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#4169E1
#B22222
Mood
Melancholy, Playful
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a young boy standing with his legs spread apart and a slight frown on his face. He is wearing a red t-shirt, blue jeans, and black and”

familydrama
Key Elements
Toy GunHolsterJeansT ShirtSneakers
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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