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The Devil's Playground

PG-1319771h 47mFred Schepisi

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Australia, 1953. Thirteen-year-old Tom Allen attends a strict Catholic seminary for boys administered by De La Salle Brothers. The adolescent students and their adult instructors struggle deeply with sexual repression and religious doubt.

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Boarding SchoolComing Of AgeMelbourne, AustraliaCatholic SchoolDisciplineSemi Autobiographical1950s

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What is The Devil's Playground (1977) about?

Australia, 1953. Thirteen-year-old Tom Allen attends a strict Catholic seminary for boys administered by De La Salle Brothers. The adolescent students and their adult instructors struggle deeply with sexual repression and religious doubt.

Who stars in The Devil's Playground?

The Devil's Playground stars Arthur Dignam (Brother Francine), Nick Tate (Brother Victor), Simon Burke (Tom Allen), Charles McCallum (Brother Sebastian), John Frawley (Brother Celian). The film was directed by Fred Schepisi.

How long is The Devil's Playground?

The Devil's Playground has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1977. It is rated PG-13.

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