The Custard Boys (1979)
An Indian summer, 1942: "When I was thirteen, all I wanted to be was a hero." A young evacuee's response to the surrounding war-obsessed adult world seems the only one available to him, until he forms 'a particular friendship' with another boy, a Jewish refugee. This threatens the stability of his gang (who also mirror the racist/jingoist attitudes of adulthood), and he is caught in Forster's great liberal crux: your country or your friend?
Director: Colin Finbow
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: November 24, 1979
Cast
- Chris Chescoe - Young John Curlew
- Eric Milliet - Mark Stein
- Ben Clennell - Lewis Craig
- Andrew Atkinson - Andrew Craig
- Matthew Cormack - Willie Aldrich
- Paul Bolton - Jacob Freen
- Glen Dunderdale - Mrs. Curlew
- Les Scott - Mr. Curlew
- Doug Dawes - Headmaster
- Roger Cleave - Mr. Wilson
Screenplay
- Colin Finbow (Screenplay)
- John Rae (Novel)
- Kiran Garcha (Screenplay)
Music: David Hewson
Production: Children's Film Unit
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Colin Finbow
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Custard Boys about?
- An Indian summer, 1942: "When I was thirteen, all I wanted to be was a hero." A young evacuee's response to the surrounding war-obsessed adult world seems the only one available to him, until he forms 'a particular friendship' with another boy, a Jewish refugee. This threatens the stability of his gang (who also mirror the racist/jingoist attitudes of adulthood), and he is caught in Forster's great liberal crux: your country or your friend?
- Who directed The Custard Boys?
- The Custard Boys was directed by Colin Finbow.
- Who stars in The Custard Boys?
- The Custard Boys stars Chris Chescoe, Eric Milliet, Ben Clennell, Andrew Atkinson, Matthew Cormack, Paul Bolton.
- How long is The Custard Boys?
- The Custard Boys has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is The Custard Boys?
- The Custard Boys is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was The Custard Boys produced?
- The Custard Boys was produced in United Kingdom.