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Hide and Seek (1972 film)
Hide and Seek is a 1972 British children's drama film directed by David Eady starring Peter Newby, Gary Kemp, Robin Askwith, Liz Fraser, Terence Morgan and David Lodge.[1][2][3] It was filmed on location in Deptford, south-east London.[4] The film received a Royal premiere for the Children's Film Foundation's 21st anniversary, attended by the Duchess of Kent.[5]
| Hide and Seek | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | David Eady |
| Screenplay by | Mike Gorell Barnes (Michael Barnes) |
| Based on | idea by Roy Brown |
| Produced by | Michael Barnes |
| Starring | Peter Newby Gary Kemp Eileen Fletcher |
| Cinematography | Jo Jago |
| Edited by | Ray Poulton |
| Music by | Harry Robinson |
Production company | Eady-Barnes Productions |
| Distributed by | Children's Film Foundation (UK) |
Release date | October 1972 (UK) |
Running time | 61 min |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Plot
Keith, a.k.a. the Deptford Dodger, is a runaway from Borstal eager to join his dad, who has told him in a letter that he is leaving England. However, when Keith encounters two local children, he discovers that his father is actually planning a bank heist.
Cast
- Peter Newby as Keith Lawson
- Gary Kemp as Chris Barker
- Eileen Fletcher as Beverley Dickie
- Robin Askwith as Fake Police Constable
- Roger Avon as First workman
- Richard Coleman as Police sergeant
- Frances Cuka as Mrs. Dickie
- Roy Dotrice as Mr. Grimes
- Liz Fraser as Audrey Lawson
- Godfrey James as Police Constable Dickie
- Alan Lake as Lorrimer
- David Lodge as Baker
- Alfred Marks as Butcher
- Terence Morgan as Ted Lawson
- Johnny Shannon as Wykes
- Bernard Spear as Fruit Vendor
- Graham Stark as Milkman
Critical reception
The BFI described it as "amongst the best of the CFF's 1970 (sic) output."[6]
References
- ^ "Hide and Seek (1972)". BFI.
- ^ "BFI Screenonline: CFF: An Introduction". www.screenonline.org.uk.
- ^ "Watch Hide and Seek". BFI Player.
- ^ "Reelstreets | Hide and Seek (Children's Film Foundation)". www.reelstreets.com.
- ^ Kemp, Gary (2009). I Know This Much: From Soho to Spandau. www.4thestate.co.uk: Fourth Estate. pp. 56–58. ISBN 978-0-00-732330-2.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link) - ^ "The Children's Film Foundation Collection: Runaways | Distribution". www2.bfi.org.uk.
External links
- Hide and Seek at IMDb