The Scouting Book for Boys (2010)
Thomas Turgoose (This Is England) stars as David, a young boy who lives a carefree life on a coastal caravan park with his best friend Emily (Holliday Grainger). When David learns that Emily is being forced to move away, he helps her hide out in a remote cave on the beach. But as David watches the police close in on his missing friend, their innocent secret takes on a life of its own. When the real reason Emily wants to escape comes to light, David's world is shattered. Swept up in a situation out of his control, and with his feelings for his best friend growing stranger by the day, David is forced to take action.
Director: Tom Harper
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: March 19, 2010
Cast
- Thomas Turgoose - David
- Holliday Grainger - Emily
- Susan Lynch - Sharon
- Steven Mackintosh - DI Kertzer
- Rafe Spall - Steve
- Tony Maudsley - Jim
- Lorraine Bruce - Betty
- Susan Earl - WPC
- Nicholas Sidi - Patrick
- Stewart Bevan - Frank
Screenplay
Music: Jack C. Arnold
Cinematography: Robbie Ryan
Editing: Mark Eckersley
Production: Celador Films, Film4 Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Scouting Book for Boys about?
- Thomas Turgoose (This Is England) stars as David, a young boy who lives a carefree life on a coastal caravan park with his best friend Emily (Holliday Grainger). When David learns that Emily is being forced to move away, he helps her hide out in a remote cave on the beach. But as David watches the police close in on his missing friend, their innocent secret takes on a life of its own. When the real reason Emily wants to escape comes to light, David's world is shattered. Swept up in a situation out of his control, and with his feelings for his best friend growing stranger by the day, David is forced to take action.
- Who directed The Scouting Book for Boys?
- The Scouting Book for Boys was directed by Tom Harper.
- Who stars in The Scouting Book for Boys?
- The Scouting Book for Boys stars Thomas Turgoose, Holliday Grainger, Susan Lynch, Steven Mackintosh, Rafe Spall, Tony Maudsley.
- How long is The Scouting Book for Boys?
- The Scouting Book for Boys has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is The Scouting Book for Boys?
- The Scouting Book for Boys is a Thriller, Drama film.
- Where was The Scouting Book for Boys produced?
- The Scouting Book for Boys was produced in United Kingdom.