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Heart of a Child is a 1958 British drama film adapted from the 1940 novel of the same title by Phyllis Bottome, directed by Clive Donner. It stars Jean Anderson and Donald Pleasence.
- April 1958
- Alfred Shaughnessy
1h 13m. IMDb RATING. 5.8 /10. 64. YOUR RATING. Rate. Adventure Drama. A boy's love for his dog in face of his father's opposition. Director. Clive Donner. Writers. Phyllis Bottome. Leigh Vance. Stars. Jean Anderson. Donald Pleasence. Richard Williams. See production info at IMDbPro. Add to Watchlist. 4 User reviews. Photos. Add photo. Top cast.
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- Adventure, Drama
- Clive Donner
- 1958-04
Dec 9, 2021 · Karl seeks the companionship of Rudi, his dog, but when a trader from the black market offers to buy Rudi, Karl’s father agrees. Hearing the news, Karl is horrified and decides to hide the dog. A compelling study of the warmth of youth and the deep-rooted need for love in many adults. Director: Clive Donner.
Brief Synopsis. Read More. Jean Anderson, Donald Pleasence, Richard Williams, Maureen Pryor, Andrew Keir. Donald Pleasence is perhaps too believable as a cruel father who disapproves of his son's friendship with a St. Bernard and takes great pains to separate them.
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Cast & Crew. Related. Share on. facebook. twitter. Synopsis by Tana Hobart. Under the stress of wartime privations, a young Austrian boy is beaten by his Father, who threatens to sell his dog, a St. Bernard, to the butcher to help pay for food for the family. A kindly veterinarian and spinster finally take a hand in rectifying the situation.
Richard Williams. Karl. Maureen Pryor. Frau Spiel. Norman MacOwan. Heiss. In Theaters At Home TV Shows. Advertise With Us. An Austrian boy's (Richard Williams) cruel father (Donald Pleasence) plans...
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