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Kes (1970)

"They beat him. They deprived him. They ridiculed him. They broke his heart. But they couldn’t break his spirit."

7.419701h 51mEN
Drama

Directed by Ken Loach

Rating

7.4/10

Runtime

1h 51m

Language

EN

Release

April 3, 1970

Director

Ken Loach

Official Trailer

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Overview

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 ...

Cast

David Bradley

David Bradley

Billy

Freddie Fletcher

Freddie Fletcher

Jud

Lynne Perrie

Lynne Perrie

Mrs. Casper

Colin Welland

Colin Welland

Mr. Farthing

Brian Glover

Brian Glover

Mr. Sugden

Bob Bowes

Bob Bowes

Mr. Gryce

Bernard Atha

Bernard Atha

Youth Employment Officer

Laurence Bould

Laurence Bould

Joey Kaye

Joey Kaye

Pub Comic

Ted Carroll

Ted Carroll

Robert Naylor

Robert Naylor

MacDowell

Agnes Drumgoon

Agnes Drumgoon

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Kes (1970), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Kes. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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