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Don Murray (writer)
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Alcoholic ex-GI goes to work collecting debts for gangsters and committing various other crimes, then has a religious conversion and helps other alcoholics. full summary | add synopsis
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One of the finer films I have ever seen.
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Don Murray | ... | Tom Harris |
 | Linda Evans | ... | Pat Jennings |
| David Brian | ... | Jennings |
| Angelique Pettyjohn | ... | Angelique |
| Don Joslyn | ... | Kelly |
| Gypsy Boots | ... | Gypsy |
| Rod Lauren | ... | Rod |
| Leroy Jenkins | ... | Preacher |
| Logan Ramsey | ... | Mr. Simmons |
| Erik Holland | ... | First Fighter |
| Jack Griffin | ... | Jack |
| William Kerwin | ... | Mr. Sullivan |
| Brooke Valerie | ... | Girl |
| Gene LeBell | ... | Peanut Man |
| Ed Bennett | ... | Carousel Man |
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Confessions of Tom Harris (Philippines: English title) (USA) (reissue title)
Cockadoodle-Do (USA) (working title)
Tale of the Cock (USA) (working title)
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Cockadoodle-Do (USA) (working title)
Tale of the Cock (USA) (working title)
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98 min
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Color (Eastmancolor)
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Filmed in 1966, but nor released until 1969.
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'Childish Things' is one of the tightest written, best presented movies I have ever seen come out of Hollywood. In this listing, the film is shown as released in 1969, but I saw it in 1967 as 'Tale of the Cock' when I was stationed with the Army at Fort Myer, VA. The latter title, I believe, is more representative of the story, and the double (triple?) entendre of the title lends to the wonderfully complex nature of the "Tale" as the symbolic plot of the story unfolds. I imagine that courageous efforts went forth in the production of this movie as some viewers might take offense at any message (Biblical) while others may scoff at its simplicity, but the "Tale" runs deeper than would be seen at the surface. The writer and directors are to be lauded for their reserve, the filming and editing are superb, and the performances of the entire cast are at the top of the actors' craft. Outstanding job, Don Murray! And John Derek gently coaxed a fine performance from Linda Evans. I may be the only person who ever saw this film.