The football match however is, in my opinion, a classic cinematic moment. All of the incidental characters are played by local residents – unfortunately this is sometimes clearly obvious. As someone who grew up at the same time and in a similar environment as the film then all I can see is the wit, spirit and sensitivity displayed in the face of individual and institutionalised brutality.ĭavid Bradley as Billy is superb and even more amazing is the fact he did nothing before or since this film. Anyone from outside of this kind of community may find it grim and not appreciate the all the references. Very few films have come so close to accurately portraying Northern, English, Working Class life. Rated PG-13 for language, nudity and some teen smoking
PG-13 | 1h 50min | Drama, Family | 3 April 1970 (UK)Ī young, English working-class boy spends his free time caring for and training his pet falcon.Ī moving film that will leave you speechless.
