The Winslow Boy(1989)
In pre-WW1 England, a youngster is expelled from a naval academy over a petty theft, but his parents raise a political furor by demanding a trial.
Movie: The Winslow Boy
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Catherine Winslow
Grace Winslow
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Arthur Winslow
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In pre-WW1 England, a youngster is expelled from a naval academy over a petty theft, but his parents raise a political furor by demanding a trial.
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1989-04-30
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