Kes
"They beat him. They deprived him. They ridiculed him. They broke his heart. But they couldn’t break his spirit."
Originally released in 1970. Kes is a drama film. directed by Ken Loach.
Starring David Bradley, Freddie Fletcher, and Lynne Perrie
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 3, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (425 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Woodfall Film Productions
- Kestrel Films
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 h...
Who directed Kes?
Kes was directed by Ken Loach.
How long is Kes?
Kes has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Kes released?
Kes was released on April 3, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kes?
The main cast of Kes includes David Bradley, Freddie Fletcher, Lynne Perrie, Colin Welland, Brian Glover.
Is Kes worth watching?
Kes has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 425 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.