Heart of a Child(1958)
Heart of a Child Synopsis
A young boy goes to desperate lengths to save the family dog when his father agrees sell it to the local butcher.
Heart of a Child (1958) is a adventure and drama film directed by Clive Donner, released on April 30, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Jean Anderson, Donald Pleasence, Maureen Pryor and Norman MacOwan. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Clive Donner
- Writers:
- Phyllis Bottome, Leigh Vance
- Producers:
- Alfred Shaughnessy
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Hennessy
- Composer:
- Bruce Montgomery
- Production:
- Beaconsfield Productions
- Status:
- Released
Heart of a Child Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Anderson
as Maria
Donald Pleasence
as Spiel
- Maureen Pryor
Maureen Pryor
as Frau Spiel
Norman MacOwan
as Heiss
John Glyn-Jones
as Priest
Willoughby Goddard
as Stott
Andrew Keir
as Constable
- John Boxer
John Boxer
as Breuer
- Carla Challoner
Carla Challoner
as Elsa
Raymond Adamson
as Hans Heiss
Charles Gray
as Fritz Heiss
Philip Locke
as 1st Soldier
Key crew
Directed by Clive Donner, written by Phyllis Bottome and Leigh Vance, produced by Alfred Shaughnessy.
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Heart of a Child Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Heart of a Child – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Heart of a Child online?
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Heart of a Child (1958) is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Heart of a Child?
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The main cast of Heart of a Child (1958) includes Jean Anderson, Donald Pleasence, Maureen Pryor, Norman MacOwan and John Glyn-Jones. The film was directed by Clive Donner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Heart of a Child released?
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Heart of a Child was released on April 30, 1958 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is Heart of a Child worth watching?
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Heart of a Child (1958) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.