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Child's Play (1972)

PG 100 min  -  Drama | Mystery  -   16 July 1973 (Sweden)
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At an exclusive boys' school, a new gym teacher is drawn into a feud between two older instructors, and he discovers that everything at the school is not quite as staid, tranquil and harmless as it seems.

Director:

Sidney Lumet

Writers:

Robert Marasco (play), Leon Prochnik (screenplay)

Stars:

James Mason, Robert Preston and Beau Bridges
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Mason ...
Jerome Malley
Robert Preston ...
Joseph Dobbs
Beau Bridges ...
Paul Reis
Ron Weyand Ron Weyand ...
Father Mozian
Charles White ...
Father Griffin
David Rounds David Rounds ...
Father Penny
Kate Harrington Kate Harrington ...
Mrs. Carter
Jamie Alexander ...
Sheppard
Brian Chapin Brian Chapin ...
O'Donnell
Bryant Fraser Bryant Fraser ...
Jennings
Mark Hall Haefeli Mark Hall Haefeli ...
Wilson
Tom Leopold Tom Leopold ...
Shea
Julius Lo Iacono Julius Lo Iacono ...
McArdle
Christopher Man Christopher Man ...
Travis
Paul O'Keefe Paul O'Keefe ...
Banks
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At an exclusive boys' school, a new gym teacher is drawn into a feud between two older instructors, and he discovers that everything at the school is not quite as staid, tranquil and harmless as it seems.

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Based On Play

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You only lose once.

Genres:

Drama | Mystery

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Den dödliga leken See more »

Filming Locations:

Tarrytown, New York, USA

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Paramount Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The original Broadway production of "Child's Play" by Robert Marasco opened at the Royale Theater in New York on February 17, 1970, ran for 342 performances and was nominated for the 1970 Tony Award for the Best Play. Robbie Reed was in the original stage version and in this filmed production, but portrayed different characters. See more »