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The Devil's Playground

1977107 min 6.3 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

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.

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Release / first air1977-12-23
Original languageEN
GenresDrama
DirectorFred Schepisi
WriterFred Schepisi
Budget$193,269
RevenueNot available
ProductionThe Film House, Australian Film Commission

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10 cast members
Arthur DignamArthur DignamBrother Francine
Nick TateNick TateBrother Victor
Simon BurkeSimon BurkeTom Allen
Charles McCallumCharles McCallumBrother Sebastian
John FrawleyJohn FrawleyBrother Celian
John DiedrichJohn DiedrichFitz
Alan CinisAlan CinisWaite
Richard MorganRichard MorganSmith
Rowan CurrieRowan CurrieCasey
Gary PixtonGary PixtonTomkin

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#boarding school#coming of age#melbourne, australia#catholic school#discipline#semi autobiographical#1950s

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