Never Take Sweets from a Stranger
“...and then he made us play that silly game...”
Synopsis
Peter Carter, his wife Sally and their young daughter Jean move to a sleepy Canadian village, where Peter has been hired as a school principal. Their idyll is shattered when Jean becomes the victim of an elderly, and extremely powerful, paedophile. The film was neither a box office nor a critical success, it garnered criticism for breaking a significant public taboo.
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Never Take Candy from a Stranger (1960 Trailer)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-06-20
Top Cast
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Patrick Allen
Peter Carter
Gwen Watford
Sally Carter
Janina Faye
Jean Carter
Felix Aylmer
Clarence Olderberry Sr.
Niall MacGinnis
Defense Counsel
Michael Gwynn
Prosecutor
Alison Leggatt
Martha
Bill Nagy
Clarence Olderberry Jr.
MacDonald Parke
Judge
Estelle Brody
Eunice Kalliduke
Robert Arden
Tom Demarest
Frances Green
Lucille
Budd Knapp
Hammond
Helen Horton
Sylvia Kingsley
Gaylord Cavallaro
Neal Phillips
Vera Cook
Mrs. Demarest
James Dyrenforth
Dr. Stevens
Hazel Jennings
Mrs. Olderberry
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cyril Frankel
- Screenplay & Story
- John Hunter
- Original Score
- Elisabeth Lutyens
- Original Title
- Never Take Sweets from a Stranger
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cyril Frankel
John Hunter, Roger Garis
Elisabeth Lutyens
Freddie Francis
Alfred Cox
Anthony Hinds, Michael Carreras
Department Leadership Roster
Cyril Frankel
Director
Anthony Hinds
Producer
Elisabeth Lutyens
Original Music Composer
Freddie Francis
Director of Photography
Alfred Cox
Editor
Bernard Robinson
Production Design
John Hunter
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Never Take Sweets from a Stranger
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What is Never Take Sweets from a Stranger about?
Peter Carter, his wife Sally and their young daughter Jean move to a sleepy Canadian village, where Peter has been hired as a school principal. Their idyll is shattered when Jean becomes the victim of an elderly, and extremely powerful, paedophile. The film was neither a box office nor a critical success, it garnered criticism for breaking a significant public taboo.
Who directed Never Take Sweets from a Stranger?
Never Take Sweets from a Stranger was directed by Cyril Frankel.
Who stars in Never Take Sweets from a Stranger?
The principal cast of Never Take Sweets from a Stranger includes Patrick Allen, Gwen Watford, Janina Faye, Felix Aylmer, Niall MacGinnis.
When was Never Take Sweets from a Stranger released and how long is it?
Never Take Sweets from a Stranger was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Never Take Sweets from a Stranger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Never Take Sweets from a Stranger was composed by Elisabeth Lutyens.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Never Take Sweets from a Stranger?
Never Take Sweets from a Stranger holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).