My Childhood
Synopsis
The first part of Bill Douglas' influential trilogy harks back to his impoverished upbringing in early-'40s Scotland. Cinema was his only escape - he paid for it with the money he made from returning empty jam jars - and this escape is reflected most closely at this time of his life as an eight-year-old living on the breadline with his half-brother and sick grandmother in a poor mining village.
Part of the Bill Douglas Trilogy
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 5, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Douglas
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Douglas
- Original Title
- My Childhood
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- BFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Douglas
Bill Douglas
Brand Thumim
Geoffrey Evans
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Douglas
Director
Bill Douglas
Writer
Geoffrey Evans
Producer
Brand Thumim
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Childhood
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What is My Childhood about?
The first part of Bill Douglas' influential trilogy harks back to his impoverished upbringing in early-'40s Scotland. Cinema was his only escape - he paid for it with the money he made from returning empty jam jars - and this escape is reflected most closely at this time of his life as an eight-year-old living on the breadline with his half-brother and sick grandmother in a poor mining village.
Who directed My Childhood?
My Childhood was directed by Bill Douglas.
Who stars in My Childhood?
The principal cast of My Childhood includes Stephen Archibald, Hughie Restorick, Jean Taylor Smith, Karl Fieseler, Bernard McKenna.
When was My Childhood released and how long is it?
My Childhood was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 47m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Childhood?
My Childhood holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).