The Devil's Playground(1977)
The Devil's Playground Synopsis
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.
The Devil's Playground (1977) is a drama film directed by Fred Schepisi, released on December 23, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Arthur Dignam, Nick Tate, Simon Burke and Charles McCallum. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 37 ratings.
- Director:
- Fred Schepisi
- Writers:
- Fred Schepisi
- Producers:
- Fred Schepisi
- Cinematographer:
- Ian Baker
- Production:
- The Film House, Australian Film Commission
- Budget:
- $193,269
- Status:
- Released
The Devil's Playground (1977) Trailer
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The Devil's Playground Cast & Crew
Main cast
Arthur Dignam
as Brother Francine
Nick Tate
as Brother Victor
Simon Burke
as Tom Allen
- Charles McCallum
Charles McCallum
as Brother Sebastian
- John Frawley
John Frawley
as Brother Celian
John Diedrich
as Fitz
Alan Cinis
as Waite
- Richard Morgan
Richard Morgan
as Smith
- Rowan Currie
Rowan Currie
as Casey
- Gary Pixton
Gary Pixton
as Tomkin
- Michael David
Michael David
as Turner
Warren Coleman
as Westaway
Key crew
Directed by Fred Schepisi, written by Fred Schepisi, produced by Fred Schepisi.
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The Devil's Playground Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 37 ratings.
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The Devil's Playground – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Devil's Playground?
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The main cast of The Devil's Playground (1977) includes Arthur Dignam, Nick Tate, Simon Burke, Charles McCallum and John Frawley. The film was directed by Fred Schepisi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Devil's Playground released?
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The Devil's Playground was released on December 23, 1977 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is The Devil's Playground worth watching?
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The Devil's Playground (1977) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 37 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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