The read
It runs a compact 55m.
Synopsis
This short feature, an early directing credit for Alan Parker, shows the reality of life during the WWII air raids with none of the traditional 'Blitz spirit' so often portrayed. Eric spends the nights crammed into a brick shelter with his dad, sister and her screaming kids, and every bombardment brings tears over the loss of his mother in an earlier raid. When he learns his sweetheart is to be evacuated, he finally buckles under the stress.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Alan ParkerWriter
- Alan ParkerDirector
Cast
- Joe GladwinMr Etheridge
- Kate WilliamsElsie
- Anthony AllenEric
- Mary LarkinEmmy
- Jane BakerBaby
- Jane CollinsBabsy
- Cheryl Hallwashhouse lady
- Rose Hillerwashhouse lady
- Liz Mackenziewashhouse lady
- Eunice Boxwashhouse lady
- Elizabeth BradleyMrs Etheridge
- Ron PemberBlackmarket Man