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David

195140mPaul Dickson
IMDb 6.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 60%

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Told with authenticity and perception, David looks back on the life of a school caretaker in a Welsh mining town, from the marriage and birth of his son to the trauma of a pit accident. David was the first film produced by the BFI, in 1951, and the Welsh selection for the same year’s Festival of Britain screenings in London.

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What is David (1951) about?

Told with authenticity and perception, David looks back on the life of a school caretaker in a Welsh mining town, from the marriage and birth of his son to the trauma of a pit accident. David was the first film produced by the BFI, in 1951, and the Welsh selection for the same year’s Festival of Britain screenings in London.

Who stars in David?

David stars David Rees Griffiths (Dafydd Rhys), Rachel Thomas (Mrs. Morgan), Gwenyth Petty (Mary Rhys, as a girl), Prysor Williams (North Walian at Eisteddfod), Ieuan Rhys Williams (South Walian at Eisteddfod). The film was directed by Paul Dickson.

How long is David?

David has a runtime of 40 min and premiered in 1951.

Is David worth watching?

David holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 60. Fans of Documentary, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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