United Kingdom / Nov 24, 1979
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
An Indian summer, 1942: "When I was thirteen, all I wanted to be was a hero." A young evacuee's response to the surrounding war-obsessed adult world seems the only one available to him, until he forms 'a particular friendship' with another boy, a Jewish refugee. This threatens the stability of his gang (who also mirror the racist/jingoist attitudes of adulthood), and he is caught in Forster's great liberal crux: your country or your friend?
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Les Scott | Mr. Curlew |
| Doug Dawes | Headmaster |
| Roger Cleave | Mr. Wilson |
| John Robinson | Tom |
Genres
DramaFamily
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Custard Boys |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Children's Film Unit |
| Release date | 24 novembre 1979 |
| Writer | Colin Finbow, Kiran Garcha, John Rae |
| Cinematography | Paul Kerridge |
| Assistant directors | Colin Finbow |
| Camera operators | Paul Kerridge |
| Additional photography | Paul Kerridge |
| Music | David Hewson |
| Sound | David Hewson |
Release dates
Theatrical release
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