Play Things
Synopsis
A young man volunteers to work with a children's play group in a deprived London area. Adapted by Peter Prince from his own novel.
Top Cast
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Jonathan Pryce
Playleader
Nigel Hawthorne
Tenby
Colin Campbell
Straker
Tony Haygarth
Art Riley
Michael Elphick
Frank
Heinz Burt
Gordon
Maureen Sweeney
Isobel
Lindsay Ingram
Portia
Sandy Ratcliff
Alice
Mr. Super Bad
Harmon's Uncle
Trevor Laird
Harmon
Billy Colvill
Collins
Keith Smith
Denis
Margaret Leonard
Gloria's Friend
Stephanie Patterson
Harmon's Tart
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Prince
- Original Title
- Play Things
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Frears
Peter Prince
Innes Lloyd
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Prince
Writer
Stephen Frears
Director
Innes Lloyd
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Play Things
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Play Things about?
A young man volunteers to work with a children's play group in a deprived London area. Adapted by Peter Prince from his own novel.
Who directed Play Things?
Play Things was directed by Stephen Frears.
Who stars in Play Things?
The principal cast of Play Things includes Jonathan Pryce, Nigel Hawthorne, Colin Campbell, Tony Haygarth, Michael Elphick.
When was Play Things released and how long is it?
Play Things was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is Play Things based on a book or true story?
Play Things is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Peter Prince".