A Cry from the Streets(1958)
Bittersweet story about London's unwanted children and the good people trying to help them. Ann is a social worker, while Bill is an electrician whose contract with the local care home introduces him to the children and Ann. Events start to escalate out of control when a child takes possession of a loaded gun.
Movie: A Cry from the Streets
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Ann Fairlie
William "Bill" David Lowther
Georgie May
Mrs. Farrer
Don Farrer
Mrs. Daniels
Gloria May
Mr. Daniels
Rachel Seymour
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Bittersweet story about London's unwanted children and the good people trying to help them. Ann is a social worker, while Bill is an electrician whose contract with the local care home introduces him to the children and Ann. Events start to escalate out of control when a child takes possession of a loaded gun.
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1958-08-12
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