Child's Play
“An experiment that ends up being a success.”
Synopsis
A science-fiction film about children who manage to split the atom and thereby create a new form of popcorn.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Margaret Thomson
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Blackmore, Don Sharp, Margaret Thomson
- Original Title
- Child's Play
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Southall Studio Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Margaret Thomson
Peter Blackmore, Don Sharp, Margaret Thomson
Department Leadership Roster
Margaret Thomson
Director
Peter Blackmore
Writer
Don Sharp
Writer
Margaret Thomson
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Child's Play
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What is Child's Play about?
A science-fiction film about children who manage to split the atom and thereby create a new form of popcorn.
Who directed Child's Play?
Child's Play was directed by Margaret Thomson.
Who stars in Child's Play?
The principal cast of Child's Play includes Christopher Beeny, Ernest Scott, Patrick Wells, Ian Smith, Anneke Wills.
When was Child's Play released and how long is it?
Child's Play was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.