Melody (1971)

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103 min - Drama | Romance - 21 April 1971 (UK)

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Two youngsters declare to their parents that they want to get married. Not sometime in the future but as soon as possible. The story is told from the children's point of view.

Director:

Waris Hussein

Writer:

Alan Parker (original story and screenplay)

Stars:

Mark Lester, Tracy Hyde and Jack Wild

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Mark Lester	...	Daniel Latimer
	Tracy Hyde	...	Melody Perkins
	Jack Wild	...	Ornshaw
	Colin Barrie	...	Chambers
	Billy Franks	...	Burgess
	Ashley Knight	...	Stacey
	Craig Marriott	...	Dadds
	William Vanderpuye	...	O'Leary
	Peter Walton	...	Fensham
	Camille Davis	...	Muriel
	Dawn Hope	...	Maureen
	Kay Skinner	...	Peggy
	Lesley Roach	...	Rhoda
	Sheila Steafel	...	Mrs. Latimer
	Roy Kinnear	...	Mr. Perkins

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Storyline

Two youngsters declare to their parents that they want to get married. Not sometime in the future but as soon as possible. The story is told from the children's point of view. Written by Steve Crook <steve@brainstorm.co.uk>

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A tender love story for everyone who was ever ten years old.

Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Language:

English

Release Date:

21 April 1971 (UK) See more »

Also Known As:

S.W.A.L.K. See more »

Filming Locations:

Archbishop Temple school, Lambeth Road, Lambeth, London, England, UK See more »

Box Office

Gross:

ITL 45,500,000 (Italy) (1972)

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Production Co:

Hemdale Productions, Sagittarius Productions, Goodtimes Enterprises See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Trivia

Jack Wild was playing an 11-year-old, despite being 17 at the time of filming. See more »

Quotes

Maureen: Do you kiss boys, Muriel?
Muriel: Sometimes, if I like him enough.
Melody: Aren't you frightened?
Muriel: Oh, why should I be frightened? It's quite nice when you get used to it.
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Referenced in Crying Out Love in the Center of the World (2004) See more »

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"Teach Your Children"
Written by Graham Nash
Performed by Crosby Stills Nash & Young See more »

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