David
1951, English. Directed by Paul Dickson.
Told with authenticity and perception, David looks back on the life of a school caretaker in a Welsh mining town, from the marriage and birth of his son to the trauma of a pit accident. David was the first film produced by the BFI, in 1951, and the Welsh selection for the same year’s Festival of Britain screenings in London.
- Runtime
- 0h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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David is streaming on BFI Player in India.
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- Released
- 1 July 1951
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Paul Dickson
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David runs 40 minutes (0h 40m).
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David is streaming on BFI Player in India. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like David?
If you liked David, try Van Gogh: Painted with Words, Life in a Day, Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet.
Who directed David?
David (1951) was directed by Paul Dickson and stars David Rees Griffiths, Rachel Thomas, Gwenyth Petty.