Little Fugitive is a 2006 remake of the 1953 film of the same name. It was directed by Joanna Lipper and produced by Nicholas Paleologos. The film is set in present day Brooklyn and tells the story of 11-year-old Lenny (Nicolas Martí Salgado) who must take care of his 7-year-old brother, Joey (David Castro), while their father (Peter Dinklage) is in jail and their mother works long hours a nursing home. When Lenny plays a practical joke on Joey that goes too far, Joey soon runs away to Coney Island.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| David Castro | Joey |
| Nicolas Martí Salgado | Lenny |
| Peter Dinklage | Sam (father of Lenny and Joey) |
| Justina Machado | Natalia (mother of Lenny and Joey) |
| Raquel Castro | Destiny |
| Dianne Mazzaro | Ava |
| Shortee Red | Malcolm |
| Javier Picayo | Caleb |
| Brendan Sexton III | Frank |
| Rob Lok | Magician (as Robert Lok) |
| Sophie Dahl | Mermaid model |
| Austin Talynn Carpenter | Grace |
| Joseph Mosso | Sgt. Brenner |
| Fenton Lawless | Sgt. Ralston |
| Lois Smith | Social worker |
Release
| Date | Location | Category | Award | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2006 | Seattle International Film Festival | — | — | [1] |
| 8 June 2006 | Brooklyn Film Festival | Narrative feature | Best editing | [2] |
| 22 April 2007 | Newport Beach Film Festival | — | — | [3] |
Critical response
The film was well received by critics. The Economist has described it as “an assured mixture of charm and depth”, L Magazine found it “a lovely ode to childhood and to Brooklyn”.[3]
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