Never Take Sweets from a Stranger
1960, English. Directed by Cyril Frankel.
...and then he made us play that silly game...
Peter Carter, his wife Sally and their young daughter Jean move to a sleepy Canadian village, where Peter has been hired as a school principal. Their idyll is shattered when Jean becomes the victim of an elderly, and extremely powerful, paedophile. The film was neither a box office nor a critical success, it garnered criticism for breaking a significant public taboo.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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MometuCast & crew
- Cyril FrankelDirector
- Patrick AllenPeter Carter
- Gwen WatfordSally Carter
- Janina FayeJean Carter
- Felix AylmerClarence Olderberry Sr.
- Niall MacGinnisDefense Counsel
- Michael GwynnProsecutor
- Alison LeggattMartha
- Bill NagyClarence Olderberry Jr.
- MacDonald ParkeJudge
- Estelle BrodyEunice Kalliduke
- Robert ArdenTom Demarest
- Frances GreenLucille
Details
- Released
- 4 March 1960
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- John Hunter
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Never Take Sweets from a Stranger: quick answers
Is Never Take Sweets from a Stranger worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Never Take Sweets from a Stranger?
Never Take Sweets from a Stranger runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
Does Never Take Sweets from a Stranger have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Never Take Sweets from a Stranger. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Never Take Sweets from a Stranger parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Never Take Sweets from a Stranger yet.
Which OTT platform is Never Take Sweets from a Stranger on?
Never Take Sweets from a Stranger is streaming on FlixFling in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Never Take Sweets from a Stranger?
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Who directed Never Take Sweets from a Stranger?
Never Take Sweets from a Stranger (1960) was directed by Cyril Frankel and stars Patrick Allen, Gwen Watford, Janina Faye.