Based on Mary Hayley Bell’s popular novel, this is a charming and thoughtful study of the fragile nature of childhood trusts and beliefs. Hayley Mills and Alan Bates give excellent performances in this story of three innocent children who find a fugitive from the law in their barn and believe that he is Jesus. Produced by award-winning Richard Attenborough, this film is a poignant unveiling of the children’s gradual understanding of the truth, which will delight adults and children alike.
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ACMI Identifier
305143
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Children - Great Britain
Childrens Films → Children's films - Great Britain
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Escapes
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)