Violent Playground
"EVERY CITY HAS ITS DANGEROUS YOUTH. Stark, explosive drama - as the camera lays bare the heart of a big city and probe the secrets of its Violent Playground."
Originally released in 1958. Violent Playground is a crime/drama film. directed by Basil Dearden.
Starring Stanley Baker, Anne Heywood, and David McCallum
Synopsis
A Liverpool juvenile liaison officer struggles with a young and dangerous pyromaniac.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 14, 1958
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (22 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Stanley Baker
as Detective Sergeant Jack Truman
Anne Heywood
as Cathie Murphy
David McCallum
as Johnnie Murphy
Peter Cushing
as Father Laidlaw
John Slater
as Sgt. Walker
Clifford Evans
as Headmaster Evans
Moultrie Kelsall
as Superintendent
George A. Cooper
as Chief Inspector
Brona Boland
as Mary Murphy
Fergal Boland
as Patrick Murphy
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Rank Organisation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Violent Playground about?
A Liverpool juvenile liaison officer struggles with a young and dangerous pyromaniac.
Who directed Violent Playground?
Violent Playground was directed by Basil Dearden.
How long is Violent Playground?
Violent Playground has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Violent Playground released?
Violent Playground was released on January 14, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Violent Playground?
The main cast of Violent Playground includes Stanley Baker, Anne Heywood, David McCallum, Peter Cushing, John Slater.