---
title: "The Dear Boy"
year: 1974
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-dear-boy-1974"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 381367
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 81
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Dear Boy (1974) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-dear-boy-1974

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Dear Boy is a film first released in 1974. Catalogued under Crime, Family, Adventure, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Mosfilm. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two boys become the target of a daring gangster kidnapping."

### Why Watch
- Mixes crime caper with lighthearted family adventure
- Features a cross‑cultural kidnapping plot

### Caveats & Content Note
- Brief runtime may leave story underdeveloped
- Tone & Suitability: The film balances kidnapping tension with comedic, family‑friendly tone, making it suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, family, adventure, comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Aleksandr Stefanovich
- **Networks / Studios**: Mosfilm

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Vladislav Strzhelchik** as *McDonnel*
- **Georgiy Vitsin** as *Mr. McIntosh*
- **Sergey Migitsko** as *Bill*
- **Aleksandr Belyavskiy** as *Kondrashin*
- **Sergei Krupennikov** as *George Rob-Robson*
- **Aleksandr Elistratov** as *Zhora Timokhin*
- **Iren Azer**
- **Evgeniy Vasilev** as *Макинтош*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: 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.

### Q: What genres does the film combine?
It blends crime, family adventure, and comedy elements.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 21 minutes.

### Q: When was The Dear Boy released?
It was released on June 1, 1974.

### Q: Is the film appropriate for younger viewers?
Its comedic, family‑oriented tone makes it generally suitable for general audiences despite the kidnapping premise.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Dear Boy — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/381367)

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