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The Winslow Boy
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The Winslow Boy

1948-09-24 · 117 min · ★ 7.0

Drama

In pre-WWI England, a youngster is expelled from a naval academy over a petty theft, but his parents raise a political furor by demanding a trial.

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Directors
Anthony Asquith
Production companies
De Grunwald Productions, London Films Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 500,000
Revenue
USD 250,000

Top Cast

Robert DonatRobert DonatSir Robert Morton
Cedric HardwickeCedric HardwickeArthur Winslow
Margaret LeightonMargaret LeightonCatherine Winslow
Basil RadfordBasil RadfordDesmond Curry
Kathleen HarrisonKathleen HarrisonViolet
Francis L. SullivanAttorney General
Marie LohrMarie LohrGrace Winslow
Jack WatlingJack WatlingDickie Winslow
Walter FitzgeraldWalter FitzgeraldFirst Lord
Frank LawtonFrank LawtonJohn Watherstone
Neil NorthNeil NorthRonnie Winslow
Nicholas HannenNicholas HannenCol. Watherstone
Mona WashbourneMona WashbourneMiss Barnes
Stanley HollowayStanley HollowayComico
Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteWilfrid Hyde-WhiteWilkinson
Evelyn RobertsEvelyn RobertsHamilton MP
W.A. KelleyBrian O'Rourke
Edward LexyFirst Elderly Member
Vera CookViolet's friend
Hugh DempsterAgricultural Member

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