The Devil's Playground
Synopsis
Australia, 1953. Thirteen-year-old Tom Allen attends a strict Catholic seminary for boys administered by De La Salle Brothers. The adolescent students and their adult instructors struggle deeply with sexual repression and religious doubt.
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The Devil's Playground ≣ 1976 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-07
Top Cast
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Arthur Dignam
Brother Francine
Nick Tate
Brother Victor
Simon Burke
Tom Allen
Charles McCallum
Brother Sebastian
John Frawley
Brother Celian
John Diedrich
Fitz
Alan Cinis
Waite
Richard Morgan
Smith
Rowan Currie
Casey
Gary Pixton
Tomkin
Michael David
Turner
Warren Coleman
Westaway
Marc Gough
Brown
Andrew Court
Woolmore
Brett Murphy
Tierman
Wayne Comley
Mahoney
Peter Cox
Brother James
Jonathan Hardy
Brother Arnold
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 19, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$193K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Schepisi
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Schepisi
- Original Score
- Bruce Smeaton
- Original Title
- The Devil's Playground
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $193K
- Production Studios
- The Film House, Australian Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Schepisi
Fred Schepisi
Bruce Smeaton
Ian Baker
Brian Kavanagh
Fred Schepisi
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Schepisi
Writer
Fred Schepisi
Director
Ian Baker
Director of Photography
Brian Kavanagh
Editor
Fred Schepisi
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Devil's Playground
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What is The Devil's Playground about?
Australia, 1953. Thirteen-year-old Tom Allen attends a strict Catholic seminary for boys administered by De La Salle Brothers. The adolescent students and their adult instructors struggle deeply with sexual repression and religious doubt.
Who directed The Devil's Playground?
The Devil's Playground was directed by Fred Schepisi.
Who stars in The Devil's Playground?
The principal cast of The Devil's Playground includes Arthur Dignam, Nick Tate, Simon Burke, Charles McCallum, John Frawley.
When was The Devil's Playground released and how long is it?
The Devil's Playground was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Devil's Playground?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Devil's Playground was composed by Bruce Smeaton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Devil's Playground?
The Devil's Playground holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).