The Innocent movie poster

The Innocent

March 18, 1985 1h 41m 5.5/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 1985. The Innocent is a drama/tv movie film. directed by John Mackenzie.

Starring Andrew Hawley, Kika Markham, and Liam Neeson

Synopsis

A young Yorkshire boy struggles to come to grips with squabbling parents, a doctor who wants to institutionalize him because of his epilepsy, and a mother who refuses to accept that he is different in any way – and that is only the half of it. The boy, Tim, also acts as a go-between for his friend Carns, who is having an affair with a married woman. Eventually, things start to sort themselves out, and Tim sees life getting more interesting when he and his friend Win slowly get a relationship going.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 18, 1985 40 years ago
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Runtime 1h 41m 101 minutes total
User Rating 5.5/10 Mixed (2 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Tempest Films Ltd.
  • TVS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Innocent about?

A young Yorkshire boy struggles to come to grips with squabbling parents, a doctor who wants to institutionalize him because of his epilepsy, and a mother who refuses to accept that he is different...

Who directed The Innocent?

The Innocent was directed by John Mackenzie.

How long is The Innocent?

The Innocent has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).

When was The Innocent released?

The Innocent was released on March 18, 1985 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Innocent?

The main cast of The Innocent includes Andrew Hawley, Kika Markham, Liam Neeson, Patrick Daley, Paul Askew.