Movie

The Boy Who Never Was

198058m

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Where to watch The Boy Who Never Was

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Good to know

Director: Frank Godwin
Release date: 1980-01-01
Runtime: 58m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Children's Film Foundation (CFF)

About The Boy Who Never Was

The Boy Who Never Was is a 1980 movie in the Family genre, directed by Frank Godwin, starring Gordon Hagen, Paul Atlantis and Christian Bullock. It has a runtime of 58 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The Boy Who Never Was in Portugal — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The son of African diplomat is kidnapped and replaced by his double in an attempt to assassinate a VIP at a London conference.

Cast

Gordon Hagen

Salu/Ubu

Paul Atlantis

Charlie

Christian Bullock

Nobby

Melissa Wilkes

Audrey

Eddie Tagoe

Ngalo

Robert La Brassiere

Awudu

Terence Alexander

Major

Derek Benfield

Inspector

Jules Walters

Okara

Harcourt Curaçao

President

Cinnamon

Nurse

Beryl Cooke

Old lady

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Boy Who Never Was in Portugal?+

The Boy Who Never Was is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Portugal. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Boy Who Never Was on Netflix?+

The Boy Who Never Was is not on Netflix in Portugal right now.

How long is The Boy Who Never Was?+

The Boy Who Never Was has a runtime of 58 minutes (58 minutes).

Who stars in The Boy Who Never Was?+

The Boy Who Never Was stars Gordon Hagen, Paul Atlantis, Christian Bullock, Melissa Wilkes and Eddie Tagoe.

When did The Boy Who Never Was come out?+

The Boy Who Never Was is a 1980 movie directed by Frank Godwin.

What genre is The Boy Who Never Was?+

The Boy Who Never Was is Family film.

Who directed The Boy Who Never Was?+

The Boy Who Never Was was directed by Frank Godwin.