The Scouting Book for Boys
Synopsis
Thomas Turgoose (This Is England) stars as David, a young boy who lives a carefree life on a coastal caravan park with his best friend Emily (Holliday Grainger). When David learns that Emily is being forced to move away, he helps her hide out in a remote cave on the beach. But as David watches the police close in on his missing friend, their innocent secret takes on a life of its own. When the real reason Emily wants to escape comes to light, David's world is shattered. Swept up in a situation out of his control, and with his feelings for his best friend growing stranger by the day, David is forced to take action.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
San Sebastián International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Harper
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Thorne
- Original Score
- Jack C. Arnold
- Original Title
- The Scouting Book for Boys
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Celador Films, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Harper
Jack Thorne
Jack C. Arnold
Robbie Ryan
Mark Eckersley
Christian Colson, Ivana MacKinnon
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Harper
Director
Christian Colson
Producer
Mark Eckersley
Editor
Ivana MacKinnon
Producer
Paul Cripps
Production Design
Jonathan Privett
Visual Effects Supervisor
Julian Day
Costume Design
Jack Thorne
Writer
Robbie Ryan
Director of Photography
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What is The Scouting Book for Boys about?
Thomas Turgoose (This Is England) stars as David, a young boy who lives a carefree life on a coastal caravan park with his best friend Emily (Holliday Grainger). When David learns that Emily is being forced to move away, he helps her hide out in a remote cave on the beach. But as David watches the police close in on his missing friend, their innocent secret takes on a life of its own. When the real reason Emily wants to escape comes to light, David's world is shattered. Swept up in a situation out of his control, and with his feelings for his best friend growing stranger by the day, David is forced to take action.
Who directed The Scouting Book for Boys?
The Scouting Book for Boys was directed by Tom Harper.
Who stars in The Scouting Book for Boys?
The principal cast of The Scouting Book for Boys includes Thomas Turgoose, Holliday Grainger, Susan Lynch, Steven Mackintosh, Rafe Spall.
When was The Scouting Book for Boys released and how long is it?
The Scouting Book for Boys was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Scouting Book for Boys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Scouting Book for Boys was composed by Jack C. Arnold.