Movie

Never Take Sweets from a Stranger

“...and then he made us play that silly game...”

★ 7.3(47)19601h 21m

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Good to know

Director: Cyril Frankel
Release date: 1960-03-04
Runtime: 1h 21m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Hammer Film Productions

Never Take Sweets from a Stranger — trailer

About Never Take Sweets from a Stranger

Never Take Sweets from a Stranger is a 1960 movie in the Drama, Mystery and Thriller genres, directed by Cyril Frankel, starring Patrick Allen, Gwen Watford and Janina Faye. It has a runtime of 1 hour 21 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 47 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Never Take Sweets from a Stranger in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Peter Carter, his wife Sally and their young daughter Jean move to a sleepy Canadian village, where Peter has been hired as a school principal. Their idyll is shattered when Jean becomes the victim of an elderly, and extremely powerful, paedophile. The film was neither a box office nor a critical success, it garnered criticism for breaking a significant public taboo.

Cast

Patrick Allen

Peter Carter

Gwen Watford

Sally Carter

Janina Faye

Jean Carter

Felix Aylmer

Clarence Olderberry Sr.

Niall MacGinnis

Defense Counsel

Michael Gwynn

Prosecutor

Alison Leggatt

Martha

Bill Nagy

Clarence Olderberry Jr.

MacDonald Parke

Judge

Estelle Brody

Eunice Kalliduke

Robert Arden

Tom Demarest

Frances Green

Lucille

Themes & keywords

canadachasecandypatriarchsocial commentaryprincipalpedophilechild molestercourtroom

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Never Take Sweets from a Stranger in Mexico?+

Never Take Sweets from a Stranger is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Never Take Sweets from a Stranger on Netflix?+

Never Take Sweets from a Stranger is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Never Take Sweets from a Stranger?+

Never Take Sweets from a Stranger has a runtime of 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

Who stars in Never Take Sweets from a Stranger?+

Never Take Sweets from a Stranger stars Patrick Allen, Gwen Watford, Janina Faye, Felix Aylmer and Niall MacGinnis.

When did Never Take Sweets from a Stranger come out?+

Never Take Sweets from a Stranger is a 1960 movie directed by Cyril Frankel.

What genre is Never Take Sweets from a Stranger?+

Never Take Sweets from a Stranger is Drama, Mystery and Thriller film.

Who directed Never Take Sweets from a Stranger?+

Never Take Sweets from a Stranger was directed by Cyril Frankel.