The read
It runs a compact 1h 19m.
Synopsis
A classic Ealing comedy in which a young boy steals a magnet and becomes a hero.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
24 audience votes
Key crew
- Charles FrendDirector
- T. E. B. ClarkeWriter
Cast
- Stephen MurrayDr Brent
- Kay WalshMrs Brent
- James FoxJohnny Brent
- Meredith EdwardsHarper
- Gladys HensonNanny
- Thora HirdNanny's friend
- Michael BrookeKit
- Wylie WatsonPickering
- Julien MitchellMayor
- Anthony OliverPoliceman
- Molly Hamley-CliffordMrs Dean
- Harold GoodwinPinball man
Stills
Themes
liverpool, englandealingmagnetschoolboychild protagonist