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Hand in Hand

  • 19611961
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 18m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
550
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Hand in Hand (1961)
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A little Roman Catholic boy and a little Jewish girl become best friends despite the prejudice that surrounds them.A little Roman Catholic boy and a little Jewish girl become best friends despite the prejudice that surrounds them.A little Roman Catholic boy and a little Jewish girl become best friends despite the prejudice that surrounds them.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
550
YOUR RATING
    • Philip Leacock
    • Diana Morgan(screenplay)
    • Leopold Atlas(based on a story by)
    • Sidney Harmon(story)
  • Stars
    • Loretta Parry
    • Philip Needs
    • John Gregson
    • Philip Leacock
    • Diana Morgan(screenplay)
    • Leopold Atlas(based on a story by)
    • Sidney Harmon(story)
  • Stars
    • Loretta Parry
    • Philip Needs
    • John Gregson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 80User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    John Gregson, Philip Needs, and Derek Sydney in Hand in Hand (1961)
    Philip Needs and Loretta Parry in Hand in Hand (1961)
    Philip Needs and Loretta Parry in Hand in Hand (1961)
    Philip Needs and Loretta Parry in Hand in Hand (1961)
    Philip Needs in Hand in Hand (1961)
    Philip Needs and Loretta Parry in Hand in Hand (1961)
    Philip Needs and Loretta Parry in Hand in Hand (1961)
    John Gregson and Philip Needs in Hand in Hand (1961)
    John Gregson and Philip Needs in Hand in Hand (1961)
    Hand in Hand (1961)
    Philip Leacock and Helen Winston in Hand in Hand (1961)

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    Loretta Parry
    Loretta Parry
    • Rachel Mathias
    Philip Needs
    Philip Needs
    • Michael O'Malley
    John Gregson
    John Gregson
    • Father Timothy
    Sybil Thorndike
    Sybil Thorndike
    • Lady Caroline
    Finlay Currie
    Finlay Currie
    • Mr. Pritchard
    Derek Sydney
    Derek Sydney
    • Rabbi Benjamin
    Miriam Karlin
    Miriam Karlin
    • Mrs. Mathias
    Arnold Diamond
    Arnold Diamond
    • Mr. Mathias
    Kathleen Byron
    Kathleen Byron
    • Mrs. O'Malley
    Barry Keegan
    Barry Keegan
    • Mr. O'Malley
    Martin Lawrence
    • The Cantor
    Barbara Hicks
    Barbara Hicks
    • Miss Roberts
    Denis Gilmore
    Denis Gilmore
    • Tom
    • (as Dennis Gilmore)
    Peter Pike
    • Harry
    Susan Reid
    • Priscilla
    Eric Francis
    Eric Francis
    • Newsboy
    Stratford Johns
    Stratford Johns
    • Farmer
    Donald Tandy
    • George
      • Philip Leacock
      • Diana Morgan(screenplay)
      • Leopold Atlas(based on a story by) (adaptation)
      • Sidney Harmon(story) (uncredited)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Although filmed in England in the summer of 1960 under the title "The Star and The Cross", it was for some reason kept on the shelf and not released in the UK until April 7th, 1963, by which time the title had been changed to "Hand in Hand (1961)" and it went out on release on the ABC circuit as the supporting film to the Tony Hancock comedy "The Punch and Judy Man (1963)".
    • Goofs
      When the children are on the river, the rope towing the rubber raft is visible at times.
    • Quotes

      Michael O'Malley: What's the matter?

      Rachel Mathias: It's Hector.

      Michael O'Malley: Has he run away?

      Rachel Mathias: He's dead. I looked in his cage this morning and he wouldn't wake up. Mummy said it was old age.

      Michael O'Malley: Poor old Hector.

      Rachel Mathias: I wrapped him in my best hankie.

      Michael O'Malley: We'll have a proper funeral.

      Rachel Mathias: Let's.

      Michael O'Malley: We'll bury him just outside the door. I'll be the priest.

      Rachel Mathias: But, but he's a Jewish mouse. He's mine.

      Michael O'Malley: He's not.

      Rachel Mathias: Yes, he is. You gave him to me.

      Michael O'Malley: But he was mine first. So that makes him a Catholic.

    • Soundtracks
      Now Is the Month of Maying
      (uncredited)
      Written by Thomas Morley
      Performed by Loretta Parry with chorus
      [Rachel sings the song with the school choir in front of the student body]

    User reviews80

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    10/10
    One of my favorites...
    I saw this film a number of times when before I was 10 years old. It is such a beautiful film in every aspect. The writing, acting, directing is all excellent. I only wish it would be released on video. Many children I believe would benefit from seeing this film as I did. In the end, a person watching this film learns the value of looking at the beauty within each person, regardless of their background.
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    • brian2001
    • May 22, 2001

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    • Release date
      • April 7, 1963 (United Kingdom)
      • United Kingdom
      • English
      • Latin
      • Hebrew
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    • Filming locations
      • St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC)
      • Helen Winston Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 18 minutes
      • Black and White

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