The Devil's Playground
Originally released in 1977. The Devil's Playground is a drama film. directed by Fred Schepisi.
Starring Arthur Dignam, Nick Tate, and Simon Burke
Synopsis
A powerful drama relating the intimate aspect of teenage boys and their priest/educators behind the walls of a religious institution where rigid discipline backfires natural feelings are deemed unnatural acts and human lives are controlled in the names of good intentions.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 23, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (33 votes)
Budget
$193.3K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $193,269
Production Companies
- The Film House
- Australian Film Commission
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Devil's Playground about?
A powerful drama relating the intimate aspect of teenage boys and their priest/educators behind the walls of a religious institution where rigid discipline backfires natural feelings are deemed unn...
Who directed The Devil's Playground?
The Devil's Playground was directed by Fred Schepisi.
How long is The Devil's Playground?
The Devil's Playground has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was The Devil's Playground released?
The Devil's Playground was released on December 23, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Devil's Playground?
The main cast of The Devil's Playground includes Arthur Dignam, Nick Tate, Simon Burke, Charles McCallum, John Frawley.