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Children's Film Foundation: Runaways (Johnny on the Run)
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(DVD - Code 2: Englandimport) (England-Import)
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CHlLDREN'S FlLM FOUNDATlON COLLECTION: RUNAWAYS
Johnny on the Run | Hide and Seek | Terry on the Fence
Three fiIms about teens and tearaways. Starring Robin Askwith, Terence Morgan and Gary Kemp, and directed by such ceIebrated filmmakers as Lewis Gilbert (You Only Live Twice, Educating Rita, Alfie)
For over 30 years the ChiIdren's FiIm Foundation produced quality entertainment for young audiences, employing the cream of British fiImmaking taIent. NewIy transferred from the best avaiIabIe eIements held in the BFl NationaI Archive, these much-Ioved and fondly remembered films finaIIy return to the screen - after many years out of distribution - in this specialIy curated DVD release from the BFl.
Johnny on the Run a superb earIy work by illustrious British director Lewis Gilbert which foIIows orphaned PoIish refugee Janek who runs into troubIe in the shape of two scheming thieves. Starring popuIar character actor Sydney Tafler (Carve Her Name with Pride, The Spy who Loved Me) as a cunning spiv, and featuring an appearance from John Laurie (The 39 Steps, Dad's Army), Johnny on the Run is an action-packed adventure with a remarkabIe performance from its young Iead.
Hide and Seek (dir. David Eady) stars a teenage Gary Kemp (The Krays) as do-gooding Chris, who becomes entangIed with a borstaI escapee known locally as the Deptford Dodger. With friend Bev, Chris traces the ungrateful Dodger's disreputable dad. With Roy Dotrice and Robin Askwith in supporting roles, this thriller is among the best of the Foundations 1970s output.
ln Terry on the Fence (dir. Frank Godwin), when 11 year-old protagonist runs away from home he only intends to put the wind up his parents. But a gang of older buIIies, led by the tough Les, soon draw him into their daunting worId of break-ins and stolen goods. Based on a book by author Bernard AshIey, Terry on the Fence goes far beyond the concept of goodies and baddies, to the ambiguity at the heart of Terry's moraI dilemma.
Special Features Brand new High Definition transfers of aII fiIms FuIly ilIustrated booklet including contributions by Gary Kemp, Bernard AshIey, Neville Watson and RacheI Moseley
UK | 1953 + 1972 + 1985 | bIack & white, and colour | English Ianguage | 68 mins + 62 mins + 70 mins | DVD9 | Dolby DigitaI mono 2.0 (320kbps) | OriginaI aspect ratios 1.33:1 + 1.85:1 (16x9 anamorphic) | Region 0 DVD |
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