Movie

Violent Playground

“EVERY CITY HAS ITS DANGEROUS YOUTH. Stark, explosive drama - as the camera lays bare the heart of a big city and probe the secrets of its Violent Playground.”

★ 7.2(23)19581h 48m

Crime Drama

IMDb

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Good to know

Director: Basil Dearden
Release date: 1958-01-14
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: The Rank Organisation

About Violent Playground

Violent Playground is a 1958 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Basil Dearden, starring Stanley Baker, Anne Heywood and David McCallum. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 23 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Violent Playground in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A Liverpool juvenile liaison officer struggles with a young and dangerous pyromaniac.

Cast

Stanley Baker

Detective Sergeant Jack Truman

Anne Heywood

Cathie Murphy

David McCallum

Johnnie Murphy

Peter Cushing

Father Laidlaw

John Slater

Sgt. Walker

Clifford Evans

Headmaster Evans

Moultrie Kelsall

Superintendent

George A. Cooper

Chief Inspector

Brona Boland

Mary Murphy

Fergal Boland

Patrick Murphy

Michael Chow

Alexander

Tsai Chin

Primrose

Themes & keywords

northern englanddetectivefilm noirsocial commentaryschooljuvenile delinquentbritish noir

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Violent Playground in Mexico?+

Violent Playground is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Violent Playground on Netflix?+

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How long is Violent Playground?+

Violent Playground has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in Violent Playground?+

Violent Playground stars Stanley Baker, Anne Heywood, David McCallum, Peter Cushing and John Slater.

When did Violent Playground come out?+

Violent Playground is a 1958 movie directed by Basil Dearden.

What genre is Violent Playground?+

Violent Playground is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed Violent Playground?+

Violent Playground was directed by Basil Dearden.