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The Devil's Playground (1977)

Movie ★ 6.4 107 min

Drama

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.

Fred Schepisi Writer Fred Schepisi Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 23, 1977
Runtime
107 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$193,269
IMDb
tt0074404
Country
Language
Studio
The Film House,

Themes

Cast

Arthur Dignam Arthur Dignam Brother Francine Nick Tate Nick Tate Brother Victor Simon Burke Simon Burke Tom Allen Charles McCallum Brother Sebastian John Frawley Brother Celian John Diedrich John Diedrich Fitz Alan Cinis Alan Cinis Waite Richard Morgan Smith Rowan Currie Casey Gary Pixton Tomkin Michael David Turner Warren Coleman Warren Coleman Westaway Marc Gough Brown Andrew Court Woolmore Brett Murphy Tierman Wayne Comley Mahoney Peter Cox Brother James Jonathan Hardy Jonathan Hardy Brother Arnold

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Devil's Playground about?
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.
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.
When was The Devil's Playground released?
The Devil's Playground is a 1977 drama film.
Where can I watch The Devil's Playground?
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