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The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane

In a New England seaside town, 13-year-old Rynn Jacobs makes her home. Whenever the landlady asks about Rynn's father, she insists he is unavailable. When the landlady's son, Frank, won't leave Rynn alone, she teams up with a neighbor, Mario, to maintain the dark family secret that she's been keeping to herself.

Director(s)

Nicolas Gessner

Charles Braive

Justine Héroux

Cast & Crew

Jodie Foster

Jodie Foster

Rynn Jacobs

Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

Frank Hallet

Hubert Noël

Hubert Noël

Bank Clerk

Alexis Smith

Alexis Smith

Mrs. Cora Hallet

Nicolas Gessner

Nicolas Gessner

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Jacques Famery

Jacques Famery

Bank Clerk

Scott Jacoby

Scott Jacoby

Mario Podesta

Charles Braive

Charles Braive

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Mort Shuman

Mort Shuman

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Dorothy Davis

Dorothy Davis

Town Hall Clerk

Clesson Goodhue

Clesson Goodhue

Bank Manager

Mary Morter

Mary Morter

Teller

Julie Wildman

Julie Wildman

Teller

Gib Rotherham

Gib Rotherham

Locksmith

Zev Braun

Zev Braun

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Justine Héroux

Justine Héroux

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Details

GenresDrama, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime1h 31 mins
Released on25 Dec 1976
Languageen
Produced InCanada
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Reviews

Dave

9/10

Early and controversial Jodie Foster vehicle that has her playing the titular “Little Girl” trying her best to survive in the (somewhat) fictional town of Wells Harbor, Maine. Wise beyond her years, Rynn’s plan can best be described as sounded-good-idea-on-paper, but quickly unravels when she found in the crosshairs of a local pervert, his nosy mother, a town policeman and his nephew (a polio ridden magician). The Halloween into Thanksgiving New England time frame enhances the seaside’s funereal atmosphere with a classical score and sharp, interesting dialog. A must for fans of ’70’s chillers and fans of unconventional suspense.

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The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane (1976) Original Trailer [HD]
THE LITTLE GIRL WHO LIVES DOWN THE LANE | TV Spot | 1976
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The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane - Radio Spots

Behind the scenes

The Little Girl Who Lives Down The Lane filming locations Knowlton, Lac-Brome, Quebec, Canada, 1975
Exploring The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane (Jodie Foster's First Top Billed Role)
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