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A Cry from the Streets

1958Movie1 h 39 min

68
GoodGoodWatch score

A moving, tense drama movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Story

Bittersweet story about London's unwanted children and the good people trying to help them. Ann is a social worker, while Bill is an electrician whose contract with the local care home introduces him to the children and Ann. Events start to escalate out of control when a child takes possession of a loaded gun.

Feels like

  • Gritty Social Drama
  • Post-War London
  • Child Welfare Theme
  • Emotional & Bittersweet
  • Humanitarian Focus
  • Tense Situations
  • Stark Realism
  • Classic British Cinema
  • Underprivileged Youth

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Lewis Gilbert
Produced by
Ian Dalrymple
Music by
Larry Adler

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Facts

August 12, 1958 · 1 h 39 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
August 12, 1958
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
138 countries

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Where can I stream A Cry from the Streets?

In the United States, A Cry from the Streets is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 137 other countries.

Is A Cry from the Streets worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.5).

Is A Cry from the Streets plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.