Girl Stroke Boy
“'We haven't lost a son, we've gained a... ?'”
Synopsis
When a young man brings an unexpected new partner home for dinner, the underlying prejudices of his straitlaced, middle-class parents are brought to the fore.
Top Cast
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Joan Greenwood
Lettice Mason
Michael Hordern
George Mason
Clive Francis
Laurie
Peter Straker
Jo Delaney
Peter Bull
Peter Hovendon
Patricia Routledge
Pamela Hovendon
Rudolph Walker
Mr. Delaney
Elisabeth Welch
Mrs. Delaney
Diana Hoddinott
Wife / Husband
Arthur Blake
Ticket Collector (uncredited)
Roberta Gibbs
Liz (uncredited)
George Hilsdon
Attendant on Train (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Kellett
- Screenplay & Story
- Caryl Brahms, Ned Sherrin
- Original Score
- John Scott
- Original Title
- Girl Stroke Boy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Hemdale, Virgin Vision
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Kellett
Caryl Brahms, Ned Sherrin, David Percival
John Scott
Ian Wilson
Brian Smedley-Aston
Ned Sherrin, Terry Glinwood
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Kellett
Director
Caryl Brahms
Screenplay
Ned Sherrin
Screenplay
Ned Sherrin
Producer
Terry Glinwood
Producer
John Scott
Original Music Composer
Ian Wilson
Director of Photography
Brian Smedley-Aston
Editor
Seamus Flannery
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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BD Release: 1971-1975
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Frequently Asked Questions About Girl Stroke Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Girl Stroke Boy about?
When a young man brings an unexpected new partner home for dinner, the underlying prejudices of his straitlaced, middle-class parents are brought to the fore.
Who directed Girl Stroke Boy?
Girl Stroke Boy was directed by Bob Kellett.
Who stars in Girl Stroke Boy?
The principal cast of Girl Stroke Boy includes Joan Greenwood, Michael Hordern, Clive Francis, Peter Straker, Peter Bull.
When was Girl Stroke Boy released and how long is it?
Girl Stroke Boy was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Girl Stroke Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Girl Stroke Boy was composed by John Scott.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Girl Stroke Boy?
Girl Stroke Boy holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).