Kes
They beat him. They deprived him. They ridiculed him. They broke his heart. But they couldn’t break his spirit.
19701h 51m7.4(452 votes)
Drama
Synopsis
Bullied at school and ignored and abused at home by his indifferent mother and older brother, Billy Casper, a 15-year-old working-class Yorkshire boy, tames and trains his pet kestrel falcon whom he names Kes. Helped and encouraged by his English teacher and his fellow students, Billy finally finds…
Kes (1970) is a drama film directed by Ken Loach. It stars David Bradley, Freddie Fletcher, and Lynne Perrie. The film runs for 1 hour 51 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.4 out of 10 from 452 votes.
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Director
Cast
David Bradley
Billy
Freddie Fletcher
Jud
Lynne Perrie
Mrs. Casper
Colin Welland
Mr. Farthing
Brian Glover
Mr. Sugden
Bob Bowes
Mr. Gryce
Bernard Atha
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Who stars in Kes?
Kes stars David Bradley, Freddie Fletcher, Lynne Perrie, and Colin Welland, and was directed by Ken Loach.
How long is Kes?
Kes has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes.
When did Kes come out?
Kes was released in 1970.
What genre is Kes?
Kes is a drama film.
Is Kes worth watching?
Kes holds an average audience score of 7.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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