What is The Dear Boy?
The Dear Boy is a film first released in 1974. Catalogued under Crime, Family, Adventure, Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1974
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 81 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 1, 1974
- Studios
- Mosfilm
- Genres
- Crime, Family, Adventure, Comedy
- Updated
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The Dear Boy is a film first released in 1974. Catalogued under Crime, Family, Adventure, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Mosfilm. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Two boys become the target of a daring gangster kidnapping.”
- Mixes crime caper with lighthearted family adventure
- Features a cross‑cultural kidnapping plot
- Brief runtime may leave story underdeveloped
Watch it if you enjoy light crime capers with family-friendly humor.
The film balances kidnapping tension with comedic, family‑friendly tone, making it suitable for general audiences.
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What is the basic plot of The Dear Boy?
A group of gangsters kidnap two boys—one the son of a billionaire and the other the son of a USSR ambassador.
What genres does the film combine?
It blends crime, family adventure, and comedy elements.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 21 minutes.
When was The Dear Boy released?
It was released on June 1, 1974.
Is the film appropriate for younger viewers?
Its comedic, family‑oriented tone makes it generally suitable for general audiences despite the kidnapping premise.