Synopsis
During World War II, young Rusty was sent to America for safety. It's now five years later and the spunky redhead returns to her native England. From the family she hardly remembers to snobby classmates and rule-filled boarding schools, Rusty must adapt to a whole new way of life.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Ilona SekaczOriginal Music Composer
- Piers HaggardDirector
Cast
- Hayley MillsMrs. Peggy Dickinson
- Hayley CarrVirginia 'Rusty' Dickinson
- Adam StevensonCharles 'Charlie' Dickinson
- Brenda BruceLady Beatrice 'Beattie' Langley
- Jean AndersonGrandmother Dickinson
- Rupert FrazerMr. Roger Dickinson
- Michael ClarkUncle Bruno
- Mary Ellen RayAunt Hannah
- Juliette FlemingBeth
- Vaughan SivellHarry
- Sarah WynterMrs. Hatherley
- Brenda KempnerMiss Bullivant
Themes
based on novel or bookworld war ii