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These Dangerous Years
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These Dangerous Years

1957-07-03 · 107 min · ★ 7.3

Crime · Drama · Music

A Liverpool gang member wins a singing contest is then called up for National Service where he clashes with another soldier.

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Directors
Herbert Wilcox
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Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Frankie VaughanFrankie VaughanDave Wyman
George BakerGeorge BakerPadre
Carole LesleyCarole LesleyDinah Brown
Jocelyn LaneJocelyn LaneMaureen
Katherine KathKatherine KathMrs. Ruth Wyman
Thora HirdThora HirdMrs. Ada Larkin
Kenneth CopeKenneth CopeJuggler Dodds
John Le MesurierJohn Le MesurierCommanding Officer
Eddie ByrneEddie ByrneDanny
Robert DesmondRobert DesmondCream O'Casey
Ray JacksonRay JacksonSmiler Larkin
Richard LeechRichard LeechCpt. Brewster
David LodgeDavid LodgeSgt Lockwood
Michael RipperMichael RipperPrivate Simpson
Reginald BeckwithReginald BeckwithHairdresser
John BreslinJohn BreslinBadger
Martin BoddeyMartin BoddeyPolice Sergeant
David McCallumDavid McCallum
Lloyd LambleLloyd LamblePolice Officer
Victor BrooksVictor Brooks

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