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If.... (1968)

R 111 min  -  Drama  -   27 August 1969 (Denmark)
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In this allegorical story, a revolution lead by pupil Mick Travis takes place at an old established private school in England.

Director:

Lindsay Anderson

Writers:

David Sherwin (screenplay), David Sherwin (original script: "Crusaders"), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Malcolm McDowell ...
Mick: Crusaders
David Wood David Wood ...
Johnny: Crusaders
Richard Warwick Richard Warwick ...
Wallace: Crusaders
Christine Noonan Christine Noonan ...
The Girl: Crusaders
Rupert Webster Rupert Webster ...
Bobby Philips: Crusaders
Robert Swann Robert Swann ...
Rowntree: Whips
Hugh Thomas Hugh Thomas ...
Denson: Whips
Michael Cadman Michael Cadman ...
Fortinbras: Whips
Peter Sproule Peter Sproule ...
Barnes: Whips
Peter Jeffrey Peter Jeffrey ...
Headmaster: Staff
Anthony Nicholls Anthony Nicholls ...
General Denson: Staff
Arthur Lowe Arthur Lowe ...
Mr. Kemp: Staff
Mona Washbourne Mona Washbourne ...
Matron: Staff
Mary MacLeod Mary MacLeod ...
Mrs. Kemp
Geoffrey Chater Geoffrey Chater ...
Chaplain: Staff
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Storyline

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>  

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Taglines:

Which side will you be on?

Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English | Latin (some dialogue)

Release Date:

(Denmark) See more »

Also Known As:

Se... See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Memorial Enterprises See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White  | Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.75 : 1
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Trivia

The final shot actually repeats the same short bit of action backward and forward several times (smoke can be seen rising and then going back down, for instance) before finally going to a freeze frame See more »

Goofs

Continuity: In the scene where Bobby Phillips is summoned by Rowntree back to the whip's study, you can clearly see a Yale-type lock on the outside of the study door. The next shot of him entering the study taken from inside, shows the lock on the outside of the door missing. See more »

Quotes

Mick Travis: There's no such thing as a wrong war. Violence and revolution are the only pure acts.
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Connections

References Othello (1965) See more »

Soundtracks

"Toccata, 5th Organ Symphony Opus 42 No 1"
(uncredited)
Composed by Charles Marie Widor See more »