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Australian Cinema: The Devil's Playground

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

continues a major season of films new to television. starring Arthur Dignam ,
Nick Tate and Simon Burke
Autumn 1953: a Catholic school for boys in Victoria, Australia. Tom is just 13, experiencing the problems of puberty and doubts about his religious 'vocation'.
This evocative and lyrical film-inspired by the director's own childhood - is one of the most personal and richly observed films in the Australian season.
Written, produced and directed by FRED SCHEPISI. Films: page 14

Contributors

Unknown:
Arthur Dignam
Unknown:
Nick Tate
Unknown:
Simon Burke
Directed By:
Fred Schepisi.
Br Francine:
Arthur Dignam
Br Victor:
Nick Tate
Tom Allen:
Simon Burke
Br Sebastian:
Charles McCallum
Br Delian:
John Frawley
Br Arnold:
Jonathan Hardy
Fr Hanrahan:
Gerry Duggan
Br James:
Peter Cox
Fitz:
John Diedrich
Fr Marshall:
Thomas Keneally
Mrs Sullivan:
Sheila Florance
Source: Radio Times

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