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- The Devil's Playground is a fascinating and moving documentary about a little-known aspect of Amish life. Amish are not permitted to join the church until their late teens, and have to do so of their own volition. The film explores rumspringa, wherein young Amish are given the opportunity to explore the "English" way of life.
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The Devil's Playground is a 1976 Australian drama film written, produced and directed by Fred Schepisi. It is a semi-autobiographical film which tells the story of a boy growing up and going to school in a Catholic juniorate administered by De La Salle Brothers.
- Fred Schepisi
- Ian Baker
- Fred Schepisi
- Fred Schepisi
Synopsis. According to Devil's Playground, at the age of 16, Amish youth are allowed to depart from many of the Amish rules. The young people sample life outside of the Amish community.
- Stick Figure Productions
- Cinemax
The Devil's Playground: Directed by Fred Schepisi. With Charles McCallum, John Frawley, Arthur Dignam, Nick Tate. Fred Schepisi's first feature is this lushly photographed period drama detailing a young boy's coming-of-age in a strict Catholic seminary in 1950s Australia.
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- Drama
- Fred Schepisi
- 1979-10
Overview. A powerful drama relating the intimate aspect of teenage boys and their priest/educators behind the walls of a religious institution where rigid discipline backfires natural feelings are deemed unnatural acts and human lives are controlled in the names of good intentions. Fred Schepisi. Director, Writer.
Fred Schepisi's film, 'The Devil's Playground' is an intimate portrait of Tom, a thirteen-year-old struggling in spirit and body with the constraints of living in a Catholic seminary. It is also the story of the Brothers and how they cope with the demands of their faith. — hawkeye. Synopsis.
The Devil's Playground 1976 1h 47m Drama List 100% Tomatometer 9 Reviews 66% Audience Score 500+ Ratings Students and faculty handle lust at a Roman Catholic boys school in Australia.
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- Drama
Directed by Fred Schepisi. A powerful drama relating the intimate aspect of teenage boys and their priest/educators behind the walls of a religious institution where rigid discipline backfires natural feelings are deemed unnatural acts and human lives are controlled in the names of good intentions. Cast. Crew. Details. Genres. Releases.
