Based on a Kurt Vonnegut Jr story. A young boy left home alone while his parents attend a movie overhears an argument bvetween the couple in the house next door. The boy, becoming increasingly disturbed by the dispute, intervenes in an unusual way. Starring James Wood as the father of the young boy.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
507373
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Plots, themes, etc
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Fantasy & Science Fiction → Fantasy
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Adolescent psychology
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Symbolism (Psychology)
Literature → American literature - Film and video adaptations
Literature → Fantastic fiction - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)