The Custard Boys
Synopsis
An Indian summer, 1942: "When I was thirteen, all I wanted to be was a hero." A young evacuee's response to the surrounding war-obsessed adult world seems the only one available to him, until he forms 'a particular friendship' with another boy, a Jewish refugee. This threatens the stability of his gang (who also mirror the racist/jingoist attitudes of adulthood), and he is caught in Forster's great liberal crux: your country or your friend?
Top Cast
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- Director
- Colin Finbow
- Screenplay & Story
- Kiran Garcha, Colin Finbow
- Original Score
- David Hewson
- Original Title
- The Custard Boys
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Children's Film Unit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Colin Finbow
Kiran Garcha, Colin Finbow, John Rae
David Hewson
Department Leadership Roster
Kiran Garcha
Screenplay
Colin Finbow
Director
Colin Finbow
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Custard Boys
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What is The Custard Boys about?
An Indian summer, 1942: "When I was thirteen, all I wanted to be was a hero." A young evacuee's response to the surrounding war-obsessed adult world seems the only one available to him, until he forms 'a particular friendship' with another boy, a Jewish refugee. This threatens the stability of his gang (who also mirror the racist/jingoist attitudes of adulthood), and he is caught in Forster's great liberal crux: your country or your friend?
Who directed The Custard Boys?
The Custard Boys was directed by Colin Finbow.
Who stars in The Custard Boys?
The principal cast of The Custard Boys includes Chris Chescoe, Eric Milliet, Ben Clennell, Andrew Atkinson, Matthew Cormack.
When was The Custard Boys released and how long is it?
The Custard Boys was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Custard Boys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Custard Boys was composed by David Hewson.
Is The Custard Boys based on a book or true story?
The Custard Boys is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Rae".