The Dead End Lads (1972)

Youth unemployment is a perennial problem, but this ATV film from 1972 documents a particularly challenging period for a troubled community. Exploring the efforts of central Liverpool’s Bronte Youth Centre, it follows a group of Merseyside school-leavers as they face up to inescapable fate on the dole, trying to fill their time playing table tennis and football.

Director: John Goldschmidt
Runtime: 45 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dead End Lads about?
Youth unemployment is a perennial problem, but this ATV film from 1972 documents a particularly challenging period for a troubled community. Exploring the efforts of central Liverpool’s Bronte Youth Centre, it follows a group of Merseyside school-leavers as they face up to inescapable fate on the dole, trying to fill their time playing table tennis and football.
Who directed The Dead End Lads?
The Dead End Lads was directed by John Goldschmidt.
How long is The Dead End Lads?
The Dead End Lads has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).