If.... (1968) 7.6
In this allegorical story, a revolution lead by pupil Mick Travis takes place at an old established private school in England. Director:Lindsay Anderson |
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If.... (1968) 7.6
In this allegorical story, a revolution lead by pupil Mick Travis takes place at an old established private school in England. Director:Lindsay Anderson |
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David Wood | ... |
Johnny: Crusaders
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Richard Warwick | ... |
Wallace: Crusaders
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Christine Noonan | ... |
The Girl: Crusaders
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Rupert Webster | ... |
Bobby Philips: Crusaders
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Robert Swann | ... |
Rowntree: Whips
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Hugh Thomas | ... |
Denson: Whips
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Michael Cadman | ... |
Fortinbras: Whips
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Peter Sproule | ... |
Barnes: Whips
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Peter Jeffrey | ... |
Headmaster: Staff
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Anthony Nicholls | ... |
General Denson: Staff
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| Arthur Lowe | ... |
Mr. Kemp: Staff
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Mona Washbourne | ... |
Matron: Staff
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Mary MacLeod | ... |
Mrs. Kemp: Staff
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Geoffrey Chater | ... |
Chaplain: Staff
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In an indictment of the British public school system, we follow Mick and his mostly younger friends through a series of indignities and occasionally abuse as any fond feelings toward these schools are destroyed. When Mick and his friends rebel, violently, the catch phrase, "which side would you be on" becomes quite stark. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
This is one of the greatest films ever made, period! I've seen it at least 10 times, and it still manages to captivate me. The theme of trying to break away from the establishment is universal. This is also the pinnacle of the British "angry young man" films. This surrealist wake up call is not to be missed.