CinemaOSMovie · 1977 · 1h 47m · PG-13

The Devil's Playground

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Australia, 1953. Thirteen-year-old Tom Allen attends a strict Catholic seminary for boys administered by De La Salle Brothers. The adolescent students and their adult instructors struggle deeply with sexual repression and religious doubt.

Directed byFred Schepisi

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: EN
Released: December 23, 1977
Budget: $193,269

Studios

Australian Film Commission

The Film House

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited

Starring

Charles McCallum

Brother Sebastian

John Frawley

Brother Celian

Arthur Dignam

Arthur Dignam

Brother Francine

Nick Tate

Nick Tate

Brother Victor

Peter Cox

Brother James

Jonathan Hardy

Jonathan Hardy

Brother Arnold

Gerry Duggan

Gerry Duggan

Brother Hanrahan

Thomas Keneally

Thomas Keneally

Father Marshall

Sheila Florance

Sheila Florance

Mrs.Sullivan

Simon Burke

Simon Burke

Tom Allen

Creative team

Directed by: Fred Schepisi
Written by: Fred Schepisi
Produced by: Fred Schepisi

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