Summary
The Solitary Child is a British film first released in 1958,
directed by Gerald Thomas.
The film is based on a novel by Nina Bawden and stars Philip Friend, Barbara Shelley, Sarah Lawson, Rona Anderson and Julia Lockwood.
Our overall rating for this film is: mediocre.
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Credits
- Director: Gerald Thomas
- Script: Nina Bawden (novel), Robert Dunbar
- Photo: Peter Hennessy
- Cast: Philip Friend (James Random), Barbara Shelley (Harriet), Sarah Lawson (Ann), Rona Anderson (Jean), Julia Lockwood (Maggie), Catherine Lacey (Mrs. Evans), Jack Watling (Cyril), Violet Farebrother (Mrs. Dennison), John Fabian (Archie), Frank Forsyth (Doctor)
- Country: UK
- Language: English
- Runtime: 64 min; B&W
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