This got a BAFTA nod for Best British Screenplay and you can easily see why. It is a gentle, almo...
A Cry from the Streets
Bittersweet story about London's unwanted children and the good people trying to help them. Ann is a social worker, while Bill is an electrician whose contract with the local care home introduces him to the children and Ann. Events start to escalate out of control when a child takes possession of a loaded gun.
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A Cry from the Streets
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 12, 1958
Runtime
1h 39m
Genres
Drama
User Score
72%
Original Title
A Cry from the Streets
Production Companies
Film Traders Ltd
Director
Lewis Gilbert
Description
Bittersweet story about London's unwanted children and the good people trying to help them. Ann is a social worker, while Bill is an electrician whose contract with the local care home introduces him to the children and Ann. Events start to escalate out of control when a child takes possession of a loaded gun.