Children's Film Foundation Collection: Runaways (3 Films) ( Johnny on the Run / Hide and Seek / Terry on the Fence )

Children's Film Foundation Collection: Runaways (3 Films) (DVD) (*)

$28.99

Original Title: Johnny on the Run / Hide and Seek / Terry on the Fence
Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Mono )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
200 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Anamorphic Widescreen
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Black & White
Booklet
Remastered

Movie filmed in 1953 - 1986 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Lewis Gilbert
David Eady
Frank Godwin

Written By:
Pat Latham
George Sturt
Michael Barnes
Roy Brown
Frank Godwin
Bernard Ashley

Actors:
Eugeniusz Chylek ..... Jan
Sydney Tafler ..... Harry
Michael Balfour ..... Fingers
Edna Wynn ..... Nita
David Coote ..... Karl
Cleo Sylvestre ..... Susie
Louis Alexander ..... Talu
Elizabeth Saunders ..... Lizel
John Levitt ..... Benny
Jean Anderson ..... Mrs. MacIntyre
Moultrie Kelsall ..... Mr. MacIntyre
Mona Washbourne ..... Mrs. MacGregor
Margaret McCourt ..... Janet MacGregor
Keith Faulkner ..... Kenneth MacGregor
Archie Duncan ..... The Crofter
Peter Newby ..... Keith
Gary Kemp ..... Chris
Eileen Fletcher ..... Beverley
Robin Askwith ..... Fake Police Constable
Roger Avon ..... First workman
Richard Coleman ..... Police sergeant
Frances Cuka ..... Mrs. Dickie
Roy Dotrice ..... Mr. Grimes
Liz Fraser ..... Audrey Lawson
Ben Howard ..... Sid
Godfrey James ..... Police Constable Dickie
Alan Lake ..... Lorrimer
David Lodge ..... Baker
Alfred Marks ..... Butcher
Terence Morgan ..... Ted Lawson
Jack McNicholl ..... Terry
Neville Watson ..... Les
Tracey Ann-Morris ..... Tracey
Jeff Ward ..... Mick
Matthew Barker ..... Denis
Brian Coyle ..... Plastic-Head
Susan Jameson ..... Terry's Mum
Martin Fisk ..... Terry's Dad
Margery Mason ..... Terry's Gran
Helen Keating ..... Mrs. Hicks
Jon Croft ..... Headmaster (Mr Marshall)
Clifford Rose ..... Magistrate
Ann Morrish ..... Lady Magistrate
Julian Curry ..... Clerk of the Court
Tim Preece ..... Schoolmaster

Synopsis:

Johnny on the Run (1953, dir. Lewis Gilbert) is a superb early work by illustrious British director Lewis Gilbert which follows a orphaned Polish refugee who runs into trouble in the shape of two scheming thieves. Starring popular character actor Sydney Tafler (Carve Her Name with Pride, The Spy who Loved Me) and John Laurie (The 39 Steps, Dad's Army). Hide and Seek (1972, dir. David Eady) stars a teenage Gary Kemp (The Krays) as do-gooder Chris, who becomes entangled with a borstal escapee known locally as the Deptford Dodger. Starring Roy Dotrice (Clochemerle, Game of Thrones) and Robin Askwith (Britannia Hospital, the Confessions series) in supporting roles, this is amongst the best of the CFF's 1970 output. Terry on the Fence (1985, dir. Frank Godwin) was British film industry stalwart Frank Godwin's (Producer, Woman in a Dressing Gown) last ever film. When 11 year-old Terry runs away from home he only intends to put the wind up his parents. But a gang of older bullies, led by the tough Les, soon draw him into their daunting criminal world of break-ins and stolen goods.

Three films about teens and tearaways. Starring Robin Askwith, Terence Morgan and Gary Kemp, and directed by such celebrated filmmakers as Lewis Gilbert (You Only Live Twice, Educating Rita, Alfie)
For over 30 years the Children's Film Foundation produced quality entertainment for young audiences, employing the cream of British filmmaking talent. Newly transferred from the best available elements held in the BFI National Archive, these much-loved and fondly remembered films finally return to the screen - after many years out of distribution - in this specially curated DVD release from the BFI. Johnny on the Run a superb early work by illustrious British director Lewis Gilbert which follows orphaned Polish refugee Janek who runs into trouble in the shape of two scheming thieves. Starring popular character actor Sydney Tafler (Carve Her Name with Pride, The Spy who Loved Me) as a cunning spiv, and featuring an appearance from John Laurie (The 39 Steps, Dad's Army), Johnny on the Run is an action-packed adventure with a remarkable performance from its young lead. Hide and Seek (dir. David Eady) stars a teenage Gary Kemp (The Krays) as do-gooding Chris, who becomes entangled with a borstal escapee known locally as the Deptford Dodger. With friend Bev, Chris traces the ungrateful Dodger's disreputable dad. With Roy Dotrice and Robin Askwith in supporting roles, this thriller is among the best of the Foundations 1970s output. In Terry on the Fence (dir. Frank Godwin), when 11 year-old protagonist runs away from home he only intends to put the wind up his parents. But a gang of older bullies, led by the tough Les, soon draw him into their daunting world of break-ins and stolen goods. Based on a book by author Bernard Ashley, Terry on the Fence goes far beyond the concept of goodies and baddies, to the ambiguity at the heart of Terry's moral dilemma.

Johnny on the Run (1953)
A Polish boy runs away from his unkind foster mother in Edinburgh and finds a new home in a lakeside village for orphans of all nations, after encountering trouble through his innocent implication in a robbery.
Hide and Seek (1972)
A young boy runs away from an approved school to meet up with his father in the hope that he can persuade his dad to allow him to travel to Canada with him. He also meets up with two local children and discovers that his father is instead planning a bank heist.
Terry on the Fence (1986)
A mixed-up, teenage runaway becomes involved with a tough teenage street gang and its lawless activities while trying to find a way to redeem himself.

This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 18 April, 2015.