The Custard Boys
Nov 24, 1979 · 1h 22m
Director
Colin FinbowOverview
An Indian summer, 1942: "When I was thirteen, all I wanted to be was a hero." A young evacuee's response to the surrounding war-obsessed adult world seems the only one available to him, until he forms 'a particular friendship' with another boy, a Jewish refugee. This threatens the stability of his gang (who also mirror the racist/jingoist attitudes of adulthood), and he is caught in Forster's great liberal crux: your country or your friend?
Cast of The Custard Boys
Crew of The Custard Boys
Colin FinbowDirector, Screenplay- Kiran GarchaProduction Artist, Screenplay
- John RaeNovel
- Paul KerridgeStill Photographer
- David HewsonMusic
- Colin HumphriesThanks
- Mary CadellThanks
- Peter BoaksThanks
- A.G. LeesThanks
- Valerie PalmerThanks
- Jenny ClennellProduction Artist
- Amos RichardsonProduction Artist
- Andrew FleuryProduction Artist
- David WeeksProduction Artist
- Richard BrierleyThanks
- Dave ClennellThanks
- Chris LaycockThanks
- Malcolm WalkerProduction Artist
- Julia PalmerThanks
- Barbara DawesThanks
About The Custard Boys
What is The Custard Boys about?
An Indian summer, 1942: "When I was thirteen, all I wanted to be was a hero." A young evacuee's response to the surrounding war-obsessed adult world seems the only one available to him, until he forms 'a particular friendship' with another boy, a Jewish refugee. This threatens the stability of his gang (who also mirror the racist/jingoist attitudes of adulthood), and he is caught in Forster's…
When was The Custard Boys released?
The Custard Boys was released on November 24, 1979.
How long is The Custard Boys?
The Custard Boys runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
Who directed The Custard Boys?
The Custard Boys was directed by Colin Finbow.
Who is in the cast of The Custard Boys?
The cast of The Custard Boys includes Chris Chescoe (Young John Curlew), Eric Milliet (Mark Stein), Ben Clennell (Lewis Craig), Andrew Atkinson (Andrew Craig) and Matthew Cormack (Willie Aldrich).