The Rocking Horse
Nov 20, 1962 · 24m
Director
James ScottOverview
A chance love affair between a teddy boy and a painter, set in early 1960's London. This was a student film made with the assistance of a BFI grant and its influences include the British Free Cinema movement, John Cassavetes' Shadows (1959) and, for the love scene, Alain Resnais's Hiroshima Mon Amour (France, 1959). The film's young hero is a cross between James Dean's troubled teenager in Rebel Without a Cause (US, 1955) and Albert Finney's defiant mechanic in Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (d. Karel Reisz, 1960). Initially portrayed as a self-assured, arrogant and immature teenager, his chance meeting with a pretty, sophisticated middle-class artist reveals a more insecure, fragile side. The climactic love-making scene earned Scott the first X certificate given to an amateur filmmaker. This short film is an extra on the BFI Flipside DVD The Pleasure Girls.
Cast of The Rocking Horse
Crew of The Rocking Horse
About The Rocking Horse
What is The Rocking Horse about?
A chance love affair between a teddy boy and a painter, set in early 1960's London. This was a student film made with the assistance of a BFI grant and its influences include the British Free Cinema movement, John Cassavetes' Shadows (1959) and, for the love scene, Alain Resnais's Hiroshima Mon Amour (France, 1959). The film's young hero is a cross between James Dean's troubled teenager in Rebel…
When was The Rocking Horse released?
The Rocking Horse was released on November 20, 1962.
How long is The Rocking Horse?
The Rocking Horse runs 24 minutes.
Who directed The Rocking Horse?
The Rocking Horse was directed by James Scott.
Who is in the cast of The Rocking Horse?
The cast of The Rocking Horse includes Drewe Henley (Boy) and Jenny Lousada (Girl).