Last of the Long-haired Boys
| The Last of the Long Haired Boys | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Peter Everett |
| Produced by | Michael Pearson |
| Starring | Richard Todd Gillian Raine Patrick Barr |
| Cinematography | Ken Hodges |
| Edited by | Paul Davies |
| Music by | Ernest Berk |
Production company | Cupid Productions |
Running time | 73 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Last of the Long-haired Boys is a 1968 British drama film directed by Peter Everett and starring Richard Todd, Gillian Raine and Patrick Barr.[1][2]
Plot summary
[edit]After the end of the Second World War an RAF pilot struggles to adjust to civilian life.
Cast
[edit]- Richard Todd as Trigg
- Gillian Raine as Mara Trigg
- Patrick Barr as Conyers
- Malcolm Tierney as Jason Trigg
- Sonia Dresdel as Mrs. Dearborn
- Susan Jameson as Bimba
- David Markham as Brindle
- Peter Marinker as Jamie Dearborn
- Michael Bishop as wounded pilot
Production
[edit]Richard Todd loved the script calling it "gripping and harrowing". The film was made by a new company, Cupid Prodyctions, financed by Michael Pearson. Todd agreed to make the film and let Everett direct. Filming took place in Kent. Todd says it was a chaotic shoot due to Everett's inexperience.[3]
Release
[edit]According to the BFI: "Release was planned for June 1969. Although unreleased commercially, undoubtedly some screenings did take place."[1] The BBFC lists a release date of 1 July 1969, and has classified the film as an A certificate.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "The Last of the Long Haired Boys". British Film Institute Collections Search. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ BFI.org
- ^ Todd, Richard (1989). In camera : an autobiography continued. Hutchinson. p. 284-286.
- ^ "The Last of the Long Haired Boys". British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). Retrieved 14 August 2024.
External links
[edit]- Last of the Long-haired Boys at IMDb
- The Last of the Long Haired Boys at filmsofthefifites.com
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