Kes

Synopsis

British filmmaking showed much of its potential in this extraordinary production chronicling the boyhood experiences of Billy, whose expectations lead no further than following his brother into the pit when he reaches manhood. Written off by his teachers and often neglected at home, his future is pre-determined. Then Billy finds and trains a young kestrel and through his care and respect for the bird, we begin to see qualities in Billy that the world cannot allow to be recognised.

Details

Year

1969

Type of film

Features

Running Time

110 mins

Director

Ken Loach

Producer

Tony Garnett

Editor

Roy Watts

Screenwriter

Barry Hines (book), Barry Hines (screenplay), Ken Loach (screenplay), Tony Garnett (screenplay)

Director of Photography

Chris Menges

Sound

Tony Jackson, Gerry Humphreys

Music

John Cameron

Principal Cast

David Bradley, Colin Welland, Lynne Perrie

Genre

• Drama

Production status

Complete

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Last updated 30th January 2014