The Boy Who Never Was
1980, English. Directed by Frank Godwin.
The son of African diplomat is kidnapped and replaced by his double in an attempt to assassinate a VIP at a London conference.
- Runtime
- 0h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 January 1980
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Frank Godwin, Harry Robertson
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The Boy Who Never Was: quick answers
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How long is The Boy Who Never Was?
The Boy Who Never Was runs 58 minutes (0h 58m).
Does The Boy Who Never Was have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Boy Who Never Was on?
The Boy Who Never Was isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1980. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Boy Who Never Was?
If you liked The Boy Who Never Was, try PAW Patrol: Jet to the Rescue, First Kid, Tom and Jerry: The Magic Ring.
Who directed The Boy Who Never Was?
The Boy Who Never Was (1980) was directed by Frank Godwin and stars Gordon Hagen, Paul Atlantis, Christian Bullock.