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Kes (1970)

Movie ★ 7.4 111 min

Drama

Bullied at school and ignored and abused at home by his indifferent mother and older brother, Billy Casper, a 15-year-old working-class Yorkshire boy, tames and trains his pet kestrel falcon whom he names Kes. Helped and encouraged by his English teacher and his fellow students, Billy finally finds a positive purpose to his unhappy existence.

Ken Loach Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 3, 1970
Runtime
111 min
Rating
PG-13
IMDb
tt0064541
Language
Studio
Woodfall Film Productions, Kestrel Films

Themes

Cast

David Bradley David Bradley Billy Freddie Fletcher Freddie Fletcher Jud Lynne Perrie Lynne Perrie Mrs. Casper Colin Welland Colin Welland Mr. Farthing Brian Glover Brian Glover Mr. Sugden Bob Bowes Mr. Gryce Bernard Atha Bernard Atha Youth Employment Officer Laurence Bould Joey Kaye Pub Comic Ted Carroll Robert Naylor MacDowell Agnes Drumgoon George Speed Billy's Friend Desmond Guthrie Zoe Sunderland Librarian Eric Bolderson Farmer Joe Miller Reg Beryl Carroll

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Frequently asked questions

What is Kes about?
Bullied at school and ignored and abused at home by his indifferent mother and older brother, Billy Casper, a 15-year-old working-class Yorkshire boy, tames and trains his pet kestrel falcon whom he names Kes. Helped and encouraged by his English teacher and his fellow students, Billy finally finds a positive purpose to his unhappy existence.
Who directed Kes?
Kes was directed by Ken Loach.
Who stars in Kes?
Kes stars David Bradley, Freddie Fletcher, Lynne Perrie, Colin Welland.
When was Kes released?
Kes is a 1970 drama film.
Where can I watch Kes?
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