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19 June 1970 (France) moreTagline:
They beat him. They deprived him. They ridiculed him. They broke his heart. But they couldn't break his spirit.Plot:
A young, English working-class boy spends his free time caring for and training his pet falcon. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Won 2 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 2 wins & 4 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(4 articles)
AFI La 08: Review of Lance Daly's Irish adventure Kisses (From QuietEarth. 9 November 2008, 1:10 PM, PST)
‘Wind’ Shakes Up Emotions & Traditions
(From ioncinema. 17 August 2006)
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This is a classic. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| David Bradley | ... | Billy | |
| Freddie Fletcher | ... | Jud | |
| Lynne Perrie | ... | Mrs. Casper | |
| Colin Welland | ... | Mr. Farthing | |
| Brian Glover | ... | Mr. Sugden | |
| Bob Bowes | ... | Mr. Gryce | |
| Bernard Atha | ... | Youth Employment Officer | |
| Laurence Bould | |||
| Joey Kaye | ... | Comedian at Pub | |
| Ted Carroll | |||
| Robert Naylor | ... | MacDowell | |
| Agnes Drumgoon | |||
| George Speed | ... | Billy's Friend | |
| Desmond Guthrie | |||
| Zoe Sutherland | ... | Librarian |
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Rated PG-13 for language, nudity and some teen smoking.Parents Guide:
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110 min | Netherlands:90 minCountry:
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1.66 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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USA:PG-13 | Australia:PG | Germany:12 | Sweden:11 | UK:PG (video rating) (1987) | UK:U (original rating) | USA:GP | West Germany:12Fun Stuff
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The child actors who were beaten (actually caned on the hand) by the character of the school headmaster were paid an additional 50 pence for their trouble, according to a BBC Radio 4 interview. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Mr Sugden is dancing down the pitch in the early part of the match, he shouts various instructions and admonitions to Speed. Speed was on Tibbutt's team and was his first choice. moreFAQ
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If you are not from the north of England you may have difficulty with the dialogue in this film but dont let it put you off this is a masterpiece.The story of a teenage boy with no friends and no hope set in the mining heartland of yorkshire in the sixties is absolutely authentic. He finds salvation from the grim reality of his existence when he rears and trains a young kestrel, which is the only thing in his young life that has any meaning.David Bradley who plays Billy Casper in the leading role is superb.There are many scenes from the film that are absolute gems, but here are a few that warrant a special mention.Brian Glover playing the role of billys physical education teacher is out of this world, why he was never nominated as best supporting actor for an oscar i will never know.Colin Welland (later to become an oscar winner himself for screenplay of chariots of fire) was also brilliant as billys form teacher.The film reaches out to you on many levels. In me it stirred horror, anger, humour and tears.I am quite sure it will also do the same to anyone who views this timeless masterpiece.