The Devil's Playground(1977)
Synopsis
Australia, 1953. Thirteen-year-old Tom Allen attends a strict Catholic seminary for boys administered by De La Salle Brothers. The adolescent students and their adult instructors struggle deeply with sexual repression and religious doubt.
Directed by Fred Schepisi
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Cast
Arthur Dignam
Brother Francine
Nick Tate
Brother Victor
Simon Burke
Tom Allen
Charles McCallum
Brother Sebastian
John Frawley
Brother Celian
John Diedrich
Fitz
Alan Cinis
Waite
Richard Morgan
Smith
Rowan Currie
Casey
Gary Pixton
Tomkin
Michael David
Turner
Warren Coleman
Westaway
Marc Gough
Brown
Andrew Court
Woolmore
Brett Murphy
Tierman
Wayne Comley
Mahoney
Peter Cox
Brother James
Jonathan Hardy
Brother Arnold
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The Devil's Playground is available to stream on Kanopy, Plex and Plex Channel. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Devil's Playground come out?+
The Devil's Playground was released in 1977.
How long is The Devil's Playground?+
The Devil's Playground runs for 107 minutes (1 hour and 47 minutes).
Who directed The Devil's Playground?+
The Devil's Playground was directed by Fred Schepisi.
Who stars in The Devil's Playground?+
The Devil's Playground stars Arthur Dignam, Nick Tate, Simon Burke, Charles McCallum and John Frawley.
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