A Cry from the Streets
1958, English. Directed by Lewis Gilbert.
Bittersweet story about London's unwanted children and the good people trying to help them. Ann is a social worker, while Bill is an electrician whose contract with the local care home introduces him to the children and Ann. Events start to escalate out of control when a child takes possession of a loaded gun.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Lewis GilbertDirector
- Barbara MurrayAnn Fairlie
- Max BygravesWilliam "Bill" David Lowther
- Dana WilsonBarbie Taylor
- Colin PetersenGeorgie May
- Kathleen HarrisonMrs. Farrer
- Sean BarrettDon Farrer
- Mona WashbourneMrs. Daniels
- Eleanor SummerfieldGloria May
- Toke TownleyMr. Daniels
- Avice LandoneRachel Seymour
- Vi StevensMa Robbins
- Fred GriffithsMr. Joe Hodges
Details
- Released
- 12 August 1958
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Vernon Harris
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A Cry from the Streets runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
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A Cry from the Streets isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Cry from the Streets?
If you liked A Cry from the Streets, try Secrets & Lies, Evelyn, All Together Now.
Who directed A Cry from the Streets?
A Cry from the Streets (1958) was directed by Lewis Gilbert and stars Barbara Murray, Max Bygraves, Dana Wilson.