Last of the Long-haired Boys

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The Last of the Long Haired Boys
Directed by Peter Everett
Produced byMichael Pearson
Starring Richard Todd
Gillian Raine
Patrick Barr
Cinematography Ken Hodges
Edited by Paul Davies
Music by Ernest Berk
Production
company
Cupid Productions
Running time
73 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Last of the Long-haired Boys is a 1968 British drama film directed by Peter Everett and starring Richard Todd, Gillian Raine and Patrick Barr. [1] [2]

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Plot summary

After the end of the Second World War an RAF pilot struggles to adjust to civilian life.

Cast

Production

Richard Todd loved the script calling it "gripping and harrowing". The film was made by a new company, Cupid Prodyctions, financed by Michael Pearson. Todd agreed to make the film and let Everett direct. Filming took place in Kent. Todd says it was a chaotic shoot due to Everett's inexperience. [3]

Release

According to the BFI: "Release was planned for June 1969. Although unreleased commercially, undoubtedly some screenings did take place." [1] The BBFC lists a release date of 1 July 1969, and has classified the film as an A certificate. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "The Last of the Long Haired Boys". British Film Institute Collections Search. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  2. BFI.org
  3. Todd, Richard (1989). In camera : an autobiography continued. Hutchinson. p. 284-286.
  4. "The Last of the Long Haired Boys". British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). Retrieved 14 August 2024.