Violent Playground
“EVERY CITY HAS ITS DANGEROUS YOUTH. Stark, explosive drama - as the camera lays bare the heart of a big city and probe the secrets of its Violent Playground.”
Synopsis
A Liverpool juvenile liaison officer struggles with a young and dangerous pyromaniac.
Top Cast
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Stanley Baker
Detective Sergeant Jack Truman
Anne Heywood
Cathie Murphy
David McCallum
Johnnie Murphy
Peter Cushing
Father Laidlaw
John Slater
Sgt. Walker
Clifford Evans
Headmaster Evans
Moultrie Kelsall
Superintendent
George A. Cooper
Chief Inspector
Brona Boland
Mary Murphy
Fergal Boland
Patrick Murphy
Michael Chow
Alexander
Tsai Chin
Primrose
Sean Lynch
Slick
Bernice Swanson
Meg
Freddie Starr
Tommy
Sheila Raynor
Mrs. Catlin
Christopher Cooke
David Catlin
Irene Arnold
Mrs. Baker
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Basil Dearden
- Screenplay & Story
- James Kennaway
- Original Score
- Philip Green
- Original Title
- Violent Playground
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Basil Dearden
James Kennaway
Philip Green
Reginald H. Wyer
Arthur Stevens
Earl St. John, Michael Relph
Department Leadership Roster
Basil Dearden
Director
Michael Relph
Producer
Reginald H. Wyer
Director of Photography
James Kennaway
Screenplay
Arthur Stevens
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Violent Playground
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Violent Playground about?
A Liverpool juvenile liaison officer struggles with a young and dangerous pyromaniac.
Who directed Violent Playground?
Violent Playground was directed by Basil Dearden.
Who stars in Violent Playground?
The principal cast of Violent Playground includes Stanley Baker, Anne Heywood, David McCallum, Peter Cushing, John Slater.
When was Violent Playground released and how long is it?
Violent Playground was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Violent Playground?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Violent Playground was composed by Philip Green.