A Cry from the Streets (1958)
Bittersweet story about London's unwanted children and the good people trying to help them. Ann is a social worker, while Bill is an electrician whose contract with the local care home introduces him to the children and Ann. Events start to escalate out of control when a child takes possession of a loaded gun.
Director: Lewis Gilbert
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: August 12, 1958
Cast
- Barbara Murray - Ann Fairlie
- Max Bygraves - William "Bill" David Lowther
- Dana Wilson - Barbie Taylor
- Colin Petersen - Georgie May
- Kathleen Harrison - Mrs. Farrer
- Sean Barrett - Don Farrer
- Mona Washbourne - Mrs. Daniels
- Eleanor Summerfield - Gloria May
- Toke Townley - Mr. Daniels
- Avice Landone - Rachel Seymour
Screenplay
- Vernon Harris
- Elizabeth Coxhead (Novel)
Music: Larry Adler
Editing: Peter R. Hunt
Production: Film Traders Ltd
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
london, england, homeless child
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Cry from the Streets about?
- Bittersweet story about London's unwanted children and the good people trying to help them. Ann is a social worker, while Bill is an electrician whose contract with the local care home introduces him to the children and Ann. Events start to escalate out of control when a child takes possession of a loaded gun.
- Who directed A Cry from the Streets?
- A Cry from the Streets was directed by Lewis Gilbert.
- Who stars in A Cry from the Streets?
- A Cry from the Streets stars Barbara Murray, Max Bygraves, Dana Wilson, Colin Petersen, Kathleen Harrison, Sean Barrett.
- How long is A Cry from the Streets?
- A Cry from the Streets has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is A Cry from the Streets?
- A Cry from the Streets is a Drama film.
- Where was A Cry from the Streets produced?
- A Cry from the Streets was produced in United Kingdom.