Jay Williams, Richard Brewster, Richie Andrusco, Will Lee, Winifred Cushing
This charming cinematic fable captures the joys and wonders of childhood in the gritty, magical atmosphere of New York in the 1950s.
Directed by: Morris Engel, Ray Ashley, Ruth Orkin
Release Date: January 1, 1953
DVD Release Date: October 12, 1999
Stats: 51 reviews
the very first american indie. remarkably natural performance from the kid. a low budget documentary style snapshot of a more innocent time and a big influence on truffaut's 400 blows
No frills look at kids growing up in 1950's New York City. The unpolished style adds to its charm and ambiance.
Somewhere between The 400 Blows and a Kookla, Fran and Ollie flick, this pioneering 1953 film was a watershed for being an American independent and for its early handheld camera work. A warmhearted kid story with great New York scenery to boot.
I'm not really sure what to rate this film, It is certainly unique though.
1953 American Indie! Whole film on a $30,000 budget and used no professional actors. Charming and engaging story of a little boy who mistakenly thinks he murdered his brother and takes off on the lamb for Coney Island. There is much to say in such a simple story. This is smar...( read more)
Early landmark of independent cinema and cinema vérité style. Brings you totally into the world of old Coney Island through the episodic adventures of a lonesome young boy.
Engel's debut is worthy of its reputation. It's easy to fall back on Truffaut's praise, but this is more than just an obscure influence on the nouvelle vague. It's a striking portrait of a lost place and time. It's notable for me because it mirrors my father's childhood. I've hea...( read more)
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