The Devil's Playground(1977)
6.4(35)1h 47m1977-12-23
Drama
Overview
Australia, 1953. Thirteen-year-old Tom Allen attends a strict Catholic seminary for boys administered by De La Salle Brothers. The adolescent students and their adult instructors struggle deeply with sexual repression and religious doubt.
- Director:
- Fred Schepisi
- Writers:
- Fred Schepisi
- Producers:
- Fred Schepisi
- Cinematographer:
- Ian Baker
- Production:
- The Film House, Australian Film Commission
- Budget:
- $193,269
- Status:
- Released
Trailer
Cast
Arthur Dignam
Brother Francine
Nick Tate
Brother Victor
Simon Burke
Tom Allen
Charles McCallum
Charles McCallum
Brother Sebastian
John Frawley
John Frawley
Brother Celian
John Diedrich
Fitz
Alan Cinis
Waite
Richard Morgan
Richard Morgan
Smith
Rowan Currie
Rowan Currie
Casey
Gary Pixton
Gary Pixton
Tomkin
Michael David
Michael David
Turner
Warren Coleman
Westaway
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