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Let the Balloon Go

19761h 32mOliver Howes
IMDb 7.2

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In 1917 rural New South Wales, a young boy with polio struggles to break free of his overprotective mother.

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What is Let the Balloon Go (1976) about?

In 1917 rural New South Wales, a young boy with polio struggles to break free of his overprotective mother.

Who stars in Let the Balloon Go?

Let the Balloon Go stars Robert Bettles (John Sumner), Janet Kingsbury (Mrs. Sumner), John Ewart (PC Baird), Bruce Spence (Chief Gifford), Ray Barrett (Dr. McLeod). The film was directed by Oliver Howes.

How long is Let the Balloon Go?

Let the Balloon Go has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1976.

Is Let the Balloon Go worth watching?

Let the Balloon Go holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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