These Dangerous Years
Synopsis
A Liverpool gang member wins a singing contest is then called up for National Service where he clashes with another soldier.
Top Cast
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Frankie Vaughan
Dave Wyman
George Baker
Padre
Carole Lesley
Dinah Brown
Jocelyn Lane
Maureen
Katherine Kath
Mrs. Ruth Wyman
Thora Hird
Mrs. Ada Larkin
Kenneth Cope
Juggler Dodds
John Le Mesurier
Commanding Officer
Eddie Byrne
Danny
Robert Desmond
Cream O'Casey
Ray Jackson
Smiler Larkin
Richard Leech
Cpt. Brewster
David Lodge
Sgt Lockwood
Michael Ripper
Private Simpson
Reginald Beckwith
Hairdresser
John Breslin
Badger
Martin Boddey
Police Sergeant
David McCallum
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Wilcox
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Trevor Story
- Original Score
- Stanley Black
- Original Title
- These Dangerous Years
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Wilcox
Jack Trevor Story
Stanley Black
Gordon Dines
Basil Warren
Anna Neagle
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Wilcox
Director
Stanley Black
Original Music Composer
Jack Trevor Story
Writer
Anna Neagle
Producer
Gordon Dines
Director of Photography
Basil Warren
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Frequently Asked Questions About These Dangerous Years
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is These Dangerous Years about?
A Liverpool gang member wins a singing contest is then called up for National Service where he clashes with another soldier.
Who directed These Dangerous Years?
These Dangerous Years was directed by Herbert Wilcox.
Who stars in These Dangerous Years?
The principal cast of These Dangerous Years includes Frankie Vaughan, George Baker, Carole Lesley, Jocelyn Lane, Katherine Kath.
When was These Dangerous Years released and how long is it?
These Dangerous Years was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for These Dangerous Years?
The original motion picture soundtrack for These Dangerous Years was composed by Stanley Black.