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1972 British film by David Eady From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hide and Seek is a 1972 British children's drama film directed by David Eady starring Peter Newby, Gary Kemp, Robin Askwith, Liz Fraser, Terence Morgan and David Lodge.[1][2][3] It was filmed on location in Deptford, south-east London.[4] The film received a Royal premiere for the Children's Film Foundation's 21st anniversary, attended by the Duchess of Kent.[5]
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| Directed by | David Eady |
| Screenplay by | Mike Gorell Barnes (Michael Barnes) |
| Based on | idea by Roy Brown |
| Produced by | Michael Barnes |
| Starring | Peter Newby Gary Kemp Eileen Fletcher |
| Cinematography | Jo Jago |
| Edited by | Ray Poulton |
| Music by | Harry Robinson |
Production company | Eady-Barnes Productions |
| Distributed by | Children's Film Foundation (UK) |
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Running time | 61 min |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Keith, a.k.a. the Deptford Dodger, is a runaway from Borstal eager to join his dad, who has told him in a letter that he is leaving England. However, when Keith encounters two local children, he discovers that his father is actually planning a bank heist.
The BFI described it as "amongst the best of the CFF's 1970 (sic) output."[6]
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