The Cruel Kind (17 Mar. 1963)

Arnold, a soldier who has deserted (after a traumatic event on the Berlin Wall) is drowning his sorrows in a pub. A Spanish boy who can speak little English enters the pub begging for help ... See full summary »

Director:

Alan Cooke

Writer:

Norman King

Stars:

Fanny Carby, Paul Dawkins, Charles Denville

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Fanny Carby	...	Cissy the landlady
Paul Dawkins	...	Mercer
Charles Denville	...	Man
Percy Herbert	...	Arnold
Gerald Lawson	...	Old man
Tracey Lloyd	...	The girl
Ronald Radd	...	Markham
Michel Ray	...	The boy
Michael Robbins	...	Waring
Rex Robinson	...	Russell

Storyline

Arnold, a soldier who has deserted (after a traumatic event on the Berlin Wall) is drowning his sorrows in a pub. A Spanish boy who can speak little English enters the pub begging for help against a lynch mob chasing him, accusing him of molesting the daughter of a local businessman. After recent events Arnold wants no involvement but Cissy persuades him otherwise.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Musical | Romance

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Details

Release Date:

17 March 1963 (UK)

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