The 14
“They'll make you laugh. They'll make you cry. But you'll remember them for the rest of your life.”
Synopsis
Set in London’s East End, The 14 (aka The Wild Little Bunch aka Existence) is based on the true story of fourteen children who struggle against overwhelming pressures to stay together after the death of their single mother.
Top Cast
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Jack Wild
Reg
June Brown
The Mother
Cheryl Hall
Reena
Alun Armstrong
Tommy
Liz Edmiston
Sylvia
John Bailey
Mr. Sanders
Diana Reevers
Miss Field
Keith Buckley
Mr. Whitehead
Anna Wing
Mrs. Booth
Tony Calvin
Father Morris
Frank Gentry
Terry
Anne Dyson
Mrs. Gibbs
Malcolm Tierney
Mr. Michael
Matthew Guinness
Reporter
Guy Standeven
Doctor
John Tatham
Policeman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Hemmings
- Screenplay & Story
- Roland Starke
- Original Title
- The 14
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Avianca Productions, Code Red, Network Releasing, British Empire Films Australia, Anglo-Amalgamated Film Distributors
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Hemmings
Roland Starke
Ousama Rawi
John Shirley
Frank Avianca, Maurice Stanton, Robert Mintz
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Avianca
Producer
David Hemmings
Director
Roland Starke
Writer
Ousama Rawi
Director of Photography
John Shirley
Editor
Robert Mintz
Producer
Judy Moorcroft
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The 14
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What is The 14 about?
Set in London’s East End, The 14 (aka The Wild Little Bunch aka Existence) is based on the true story of fourteen children who struggle against overwhelming pressures to stay together after the death of their single mother.
Who directed The 14?
The 14 was directed by David Hemmings.
Who stars in The 14?
The principal cast of The 14 includes Jack Wild, June Brown, Cheryl Hall, Alun Armstrong, Liz Edmiston.
When was The 14 released and how long is it?
The 14 was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The 14?
The 14 holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).