Never Take Sweets from a Stranger
"...and then he made us play that silly game..."
Originally released in 1960. Never Take Sweets from a Stranger is a drama/mystery film. directed by Cyril Frankel. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Patrick Allen, Gwen Watford, and Janina Faye
Synopsis
Peter Carter, his wife Sally and their young daughter Jean move to a sleepy Canadian village, where Peter has been hired as a school principal. Their idyll is shattered when Jean becomes the victim of an elderly, and extremely powerful, paedophile. The film was neither a box office nor a critical success, it garnered criticism for breaking a significant public taboo.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 4, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (46 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Patrick Allen
as Peter Carter
Gwen Watford
as Sally Carter
Janina Faye
as Jean Carter
Felix Aylmer
as Clarence Olderberry Sr.
Niall MacGinnis
as Defense Counsel
Michael Gwynn
as Prosecutor
Alison Leggatt
as Martha
Bill Nagy
as Clarence Olderberry Jr.
MacDonald Parke
as Judge
Estelle Brody
as Eunice Kalliduke
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hammer Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Never Take Sweets from a Stranger about?
Peter Carter, his wife Sally and their young daughter Jean move to a sleepy Canadian village, where Peter has been hired as a school principal. Their idyll is shattered when Jean becomes the victim...
Who directed Never Take Sweets from a Stranger?
Never Take Sweets from a Stranger was directed by Cyril Frankel.
How long is Never Take Sweets from a Stranger?
Never Take Sweets from a Stranger has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Never Take Sweets from a Stranger released?
Never Take Sweets from a Stranger was released on March 4, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Never Take Sweets from a Stranger?
The main cast of Never Take Sweets from a Stranger includes Patrick Allen, Gwen Watford, Janina Faye, Felix Aylmer, Niall MacGinnis.