The Boy with Green Hair(1948)
Please don't tell why his hair turned green!
The Boy with Green Hair Synopsis
Peter, an orphaned boy, is adopted by Gramp Frye after his parents are killed in Europe while doing war relief work. The boy feels safe with his new caretaker, but when he is taunted for being an orphan, he gets demoralized. The next day Peter wakes up with green hair. Embarrassed and further ridiculed, Peter seeks solace in a nearby forest. To his surprise, he finds other orphans in the woods, who encourage him to spread news of the injustices of war.
The Boy with Green Hair (1948) is a drama, comedy and family film directed by Joseph Losey, released on November 26, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Pat O'Brien, Robert Ryan, Barbara Hale and Dean Stockwell. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 68 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph Losey
- Writers:
- Ben Barzman, Alfred Lewis Levitt, Betzi Beaton
- Producers:
- Stephen Ames, Adrian Scott
- Cinematographer:
- George Barnes
- Composer:
- Leigh Harline
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Boy with Green Hair (1948) Trailer
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The Boy with Green Hair Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pat O'Brien
as Gramp Fry
Robert Ryan
as Dr. Evans
Barbara Hale
as Miss Brand
Dean Stockwell
as Peter
- Richard Lyon
Richard Lyon
as Michael
Walter Catlett
as The King
Samuel S. Hinds
as Dr. R.T. Knudson
Regis Toomey
as Mr. Davis
Charles Meredith
as Mr. Piper
David Clarke
as Barber
Billy Sheffield
as Red
- Johnny Calkins
Johnny Calkins
as Danny
Key crew
Directed by Joseph Losey, written by Ben Barzman, Alfred Lewis Levitt and Betzi Beaton, produced by Stephen Ames and Adrian Scott.
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The Boy with Green Hair Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 68 ratings.
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The Boy with Green Hair – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Boy with Green Hair online?
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The Boy with Green Hair (1948) is available to stream on Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Boy with Green Hair?
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The main cast of The Boy with Green Hair (1948) includes Pat O'Brien, Robert Ryan, Barbara Hale, Dean Stockwell and Richard Lyon. The film was directed by Joseph Losey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Boy with Green Hair released?
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The Boy with Green Hair was released on November 26, 1948 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is The Boy with Green Hair worth watching?
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The Boy with Green Hair (1948) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 68 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Boy with Green Hair?
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Yes. The official The Boy with Green Hair trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.