Violent Playground
1958, English. Directed by Basil Dearden.
EVERY CITY HAS ITS DANGEROUS YOUTH. Stark, explosive drama - as the camera lays bare the heart of a big city and probe the secrets of its Violent Playground.
A Liverpool juvenile liaison officer struggles with a young and dangerous pyromaniac.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Violent Playground is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Basil DeardenDirector
- Stanley BakerDetective Sergeant Jack Truman
- Anne HeywoodCathie Murphy
- David McCallumJohnnie Murphy
- Peter CushingFather Laidlaw
- John SlaterSgt. Walker
- Clifford EvansHeadmaster Evans
- Moultrie KelsallSuperintendent
- George A. CooperChief Inspector
- Brona BolandMary Murphy
- Fergal BolandPatrick Murphy
- Michael ChowAlexander
- Tsai ChinPrimrose
Details
- Released
- 14 January 1958
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- James Kennaway
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Violent Playground runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
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Violent Playground is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
What movies are like Violent Playground?
If you liked Violent Playground, try Panic, Plunder Road, The Big Combo.
Who directed Violent Playground?
Violent Playground (1958) was directed by Basil Dearden and stars Stanley Baker, Anne Heywood, David McCallum.