Kes
First aired on Apr 3, 1970
Runtime: 111 mins
70%
Genres: Drama
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.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
David Bradley | Billy
Freddie Fletcher | Jud
Lynne Perrie | Mrs. Casper
Colin Welland | Mr. Farthing
Brian Glover | Mr. Sugden
Bob Bowes | Mr. Gryce
Featured Crew
Ken Loach | Director
Barry Hines | Novel
Barry Hines | Adaptation
Tony Garnett | Producer
Tony Garnett | Screenplay
Chris Menges | Director of Photography
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