A Cry from the Streets

Aug 12, 1958

1h 39m

★ 7.2

Overview

Bittersweet story about London's unwanted children and the good people trying to help them. Ann is a social worker, while Bill is an electrician whose contract with the local care home introduces him to the children and Ann. Events start to escalate out of control when a child takes possession of a loaded gun.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Film Traders Ltd

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Cast

Ann Fairlie

Barbara Murray

William "Bill" David Lowther

Max Bygraves

Barbie Taylor

Dana Wilson

Georgie May

Colin Petersen

Mrs. Farrer

Kathleen Harrison

Don Farrer

Sean Barrett

Mrs. Daniels

Mona Washbourne

Gloria May

Eleanor Summerfield

Mr. Daniels

Toke Townley

Rachel Seymour

Avice Landone

Ma Robbins

Vi Stevens

Mr. Joe Hodges

Fred Griffiths

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