A Cry from the Streets (1958) - film review

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A Cry from the Streets is a British film first released in 1958, directed by Lewis Gilbert. The film is based on a novel by Elizabeth Coxhead and stars Max Bygraves, Barbara Murray, Colin Petersen and Dana Wilson. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Director: Lewis Gilbert
Script: Elizabeth Coxhead (novel), Vernon Harris
Photo: Harry Gillam
Music: Larry Adler
Cast: Max Bygraves (Bill Lowther), Barbara Murray (Ann Fairley, Children’s Officer), Colin Petersen (Georgie the Harmonica Player), Dana Wilson (Barbie Taylor), Kathleen Harrison (Mae Farrer), Sean Barrett (Don Farrer, Mae’s Son), Mona Washbourne (Mrs. Daniels, Granola Home), Eleanor Summerfield (Gloria, Georgie’s Mom), Toke Townley (Mr. Daniels, Granola House), Avice Landone (Rachel Seymour, Ann’s Boss), Vi Stevens (Ma Robbins, Foster Mother), Fred Griffiths (Joe Hodges, Mae’s Lodger), Charles McShane (Derek Howard), Tony Baker (Tony Taylor (Kings Cross Kid)), David Bushell (Alec Taylor (Kings Cross Kid)), Basil Dignam (Police Inspector), Glyn Houston (Police Sergeant), Dandy Nichols (Mrs. Jenks, Foster Mother), Gillian Vaughan (Sally Percival, Granola House), Pauline Challoner (Marilyn), Alastair Hunter (Superintendent), Mark Milleham (Arthur), John Moulder-Brown (Jacky), Julia Nelson (Cleaner #2), Marianne Stone (Cleaner #1), Jennifer Tafler (Probationer), John Watson (Desk Sergeant)
Country: UK
Language: English
Runtime: 99 min

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