The Scamp
The Scamp is a 1957 British drama film directed by Wolf Rilla and starring Richard Attenborough, Terence Morgan, Colin Petersen, and Dorothy Alison.[1] It was based on the play, "Uncertain Joy," by Charlotte Hastings.
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| Directed by | Wolf Rilla |
| Produced by | James Lawrie |
| Written by | Wolf Rilla |
| Based on | play Uncertain Joy by Charlotte Hastings |
| Starring | Richard Attenborough Terence Morgan Colin Petersen Dorothy Alison Jill Adams |
| Music by | Francis Chagrin |
| Cinematography | Freddie Francis |
| Edited by | Bernard Gribble |
Production company | A James Lawrie Production |
| Distributed by | Renown Pictures Corporation (UK) |
Release date |
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Running time | 87 mins |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
It was released in the U.S. as Strange Affection.[2]
Synopsis
A schoolteacher and his wife take in the tempestuous child of an abusive drifter. When the father returns their lives become complicated by issues of corporal punishment, physical abuse, strained relations and various crimes.
Cast
- Richard Attenborough as Stephen Leigh
- Dorothy Alison as Barbara Leigh
- Colin Petersen as Tod Dawson
- Terence Morgan as Mike Dawson
- Jill Adams as Julie Dawson
- Maureen Delany as Mrs. Perryman
- Margaretta Scott as Mrs. Blundell
- David Franks as Eddie
- Geoffrey Keen as Headmaster
- Charles Lloyd-Pack as Beamish
- June Cunningham as Annette
- Sam Kydd as Shopkeeper
- Victor Brooks as Inspector Birch
Critical reception
TV Guide wrote, "Shaky direction and a cliche-ridden script mar any possibilities for this human interest story";[2] whereas Leonard Maltin called it a "Decent British drama."[3]
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References
- "The Scamp (1957)".
- "Strange Affection". TVGuide.com.
- "Scamp, The (1957) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies.
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