Bronco Bullfrog (1969)
Young life in the East End of London is pictured with warmth and understanding by non-professional actors; a moving portrait of the generation gap. England.
Del and his friends agree to take part in a robbery with a boy fresh from the borstal prison. When Del falls in love with Irene they decide to run away from their nagging parents - and the law.
Director: Barney Platts-Mills
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: August 1, 1969
Cast
- Del Walker - Del Quant
- Anne Gooding - Irene Richardson
- Sam Shepherd - Jo "Bronco Bullfrog" Saville
- Roy Haywood - Roy
- Freda Shepherd - Mrs. Richardson
- Dick Philpott - Del's Father
- Chris Shepherd - Chris
- Stuart Stones - Sergeant Johnson
- Geoffrey Wincott - Geoff
- J. Hughes Sr. - Del's Uncle
Screenplay
- Barney Platts-Mills
- Dave Foulger (Script Consultant)
Cinematography: Adam Barker-Mill
Editing: Jonathan Gili
Production: Maya Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
theft, juvenile delinquent, rebellious youth, train robbery, first love, british youth, underage girlfriend, neorealism, monosyllabic, non conformity, kitchen sink realism, young lovers, runaway lovers, runaway couple, stolen goods
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bronco Bullfrog about?
- Del and his friends agree to take part in a robbery with a boy fresh from the borstal prison. When Del falls in love with Irene they decide to run away from their nagging parents - and the law.
- Who directed Bronco Bullfrog?
- Bronco Bullfrog was directed by Barney Platts-Mills.
- Who stars in Bronco Bullfrog?
- Bronco Bullfrog stars Del Walker, Anne Gooding, Sam Shepherd, Roy Haywood, Freda Shepherd, Dick Philpott.
- How long is Bronco Bullfrog?
- Bronco Bullfrog has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Bronco Bullfrog?
- Bronco Bullfrog is a Drama film.
- Where was Bronco Bullfrog produced?
- Bronco Bullfrog was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Bronco Bullfrog?
- The themes of Bronco Bullfrog include: Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.