Movie

The Devil's Playground

★ 6.4(35)19771h 47m

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Good to know

Director: Fred Schepisi
Release date: 1977-12-23
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: English
Budget: $193,269
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: The Film House

The Devil's Playground — trailer

About The Devil's Playground

The Devil's Playground is a 1977 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Fred Schepisi, starring Arthur Dignam, Nick Tate and Simon Burke. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 35 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Devil's Playground in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Australia, 1953. Thirteen-year-old Tom Allen attends a strict Catholic seminary for boys administered by De La Salle Brothers. The adolescent students and their adult instructors struggle deeply with sexual repression and religious doubt.

Cast

Arthur Dignam

Brother Francine

Nick Tate

Brother Victor

Simon Burke

Tom Allen

Charles McCallum

Brother Sebastian

John Frawley

Brother Celian

John Diedrich

Fitz

Alan Cinis

Waite

Richard Morgan

Smith

Rowan Currie

Casey

Gary Pixton

Tomkin

Michael David

Turner

Warren Coleman

Westaway

Themes & keywords

boarding schoolcoming of agemelbourne, australiacatholic schooldisciplinesemi autobiographical1950s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Devil's Playground in United States?+

The Devil's Playground is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Devil's Playground on Netflix?+

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How long is The Devil's Playground?+

The Devil's Playground has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in The Devil's Playground?+

The Devil's Playground stars Arthur Dignam, Nick Tate, Simon Burke, Charles McCallum and John Frawley.

When did The Devil's Playground come out?+

The Devil's Playground is a 1977 movie directed by Fred Schepisi.

What genre is The Devil's Playground?+

The Devil's Playground is Drama film.

Who directed The Devil's Playground?+

The Devil's Playground was directed by Fred Schepisi.