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The Custard Boys

★ 8.5(2)19791h 22m

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Director: Colin Finbow
Release date: 1979-11-24
Runtime: 1h 22m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Children's Film Unit

About The Custard Boys

The Custard Boys is a 1979 movie in the Drama and Family genres, directed by Colin Finbow, starring Chris Chescoe, Eric Milliet and Ben Clennell. It has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Custard Boys in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An Indian summer, 1942: "When I was thirteen, all I wanted to be was a hero." A young evacuee's response to the surrounding war-obsessed adult world seems the only one available to him, until he forms 'a particular friendship' with another boy, a Jewish refugee. This threatens the stability of his gang (who also mirror the racist/jingoist attitudes of adulthood), and he is caught in Forster's great liberal crux: your country or your friend?

Cast

Chris Chescoe

Young John Curlew

Eric Milliet

Mark Stein

Ben Clennell

Lewis Craig

Andrew Atkinson

Andrew Craig

Matthew Cormack

Willie Aldrich

Paul Bolton

Jacob Freen

Glen Dunderdale

Mrs. Curlew

Les Scott

Mr. Curlew

Doug Dawes

Headmaster

Roger Cleave

Mr. Wilson

John Robinson

Tom

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Where can I watch The Custard Boys in New Zealand?+

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How long is The Custard Boys?+

The Custard Boys has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

Who stars in The Custard Boys?+

The Custard Boys stars Chris Chescoe, Eric Milliet, Ben Clennell, Andrew Atkinson and Matthew Cormack.

When did The Custard Boys come out?+

The Custard Boys is a 1979 movie directed by Colin Finbow.

What genre is The Custard Boys?+

The Custard Boys is Drama and Family film.

Who directed The Custard Boys?+

The Custard Boys was directed by Colin Finbow.

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