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Jean Anderson
Maria
Donald Pleasence
Spiel
Maureen Pryor
Frau Spiel
Norman MacOwan
Heiss
John Glyn-Jones
Priest
Willoughby Goddard
Stott
Andrew Keir
Constable
John Boxer
Breuer
Carla Challoner
Elsa
Raymond Adamson
Hans Heiss
Charles Gray
Fritz Heiss
Philip Locke
1st Soldier
Lee Montague
2nd Soldier
Tina Robinson Hansen
Marta
John Liddell
Otto
Polly Clarke
Lilli
Marian Berry-Hart
Maid
Richard Williams
Karl
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clive Donner
- Screenplay & Story
- Phyllis Bottome, Leigh Vance
- Original Score
- Bruce Montgomery
- Original Title
- Heart of a Child
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Beaconsfield Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clive Donner
Phyllis Bottome, Leigh Vance
Bruce Montgomery
Peter Hennessy
John Trumper
Alfred Shaughnessy
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Hennessy
Director of Photography
Alfred Shaughnessy
Producer
Betty Adamson
Costume Design
George Provis
Production Design
Clive Donner
Director
Leigh Vance
Writer
John Trumper
Editor
Bruce Montgomery
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heart of a Child
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heart of a Child about?
A young boy goes to desperate lengths to save the family dog when his father agrees sell it to the local butcher.
Who directed Heart of a Child?
Heart of a Child was directed by Clive Donner.
Who stars in Heart of a Child?
The principal cast of Heart of a Child includes Jean Anderson, Donald Pleasence, Maureen Pryor, Norman MacOwan, John Glyn-Jones.
When was Heart of a Child released and how long is it?
Heart of a Child was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Heart of a Child?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heart of a Child was composed by Bruce Montgomery.
Is Heart of a Child based on a book or true story?
Heart of a Child is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Phyllis Bottome".