The Boy and the Bridge
1959, English. Directed by Kevin McClory.
A little boy named Tommy watches as his father is arrested after a brawl. Tommy believes his father must have killed someone and rather than return home, he heads to Tower Bridge to set up home there.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Kevin McCloryDirector
- Ian MaclaineTommy Doyle
- Liam RedmondPat Doyle
- James HayterTugboat Skipper
- Geoffrey KeenBridge Master
- Jack MacGowranMarket Porter
- Bill ShineBridge Mechanic
- Arthur LoweBridge Mechanic
- Norman MacOwanTugboat Engineer
- Jack StewartBridge Engineer
- Winifred KingstonTourist
- Royal DanoEvangelist
- Jocelyn BrittonYoung Woman
Details
- Released
- 28 July 1959
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Kevin McClory, Desmond O'Donovan, Geoffrey Orme
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How long is The Boy and the Bridge?
The Boy and the Bridge runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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Which OTT platform is The Boy and the Bridge on?
The Boy and the Bridge isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 July 1959. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Boy and the Bridge?
If you liked The Boy and the Bridge, try The Young One, Daddy Longlegs, All Day and a Night.
Who directed The Boy and the Bridge?
The Boy and the Bridge (1959) was directed by Kevin McClory and stars Ian Maclaine, Liam Redmond, James Hayter.