• 1976
  • 1h 47m
The Devil's Playground

Summary Fred Schepisi's first feature is this lushly photographed period drama detailing a young boy's coming-of-age in a strict Catholic seminary in 1950s Australia. View more details

  • 1976
  • 1h 47m

The Devil's Playground

Directed : Fred Schepisi

Written : Fred Schepisi

Stars : Nick Tate Arthur Dignam Charles McCallum John Frawley

All cast & crew

6.8

Details

Genres : Drama

Release date : Aug 11, 1976

Countries of origin : Australia

Official sites : Artsploitation Films Fred Schepisi Official Site

Language : English

Filming locations : Werribee Park Mansion, Werribee South, Victoria, Australia

Production companies : The Australian Film Commission The Film House

Summary Fred Schepisi's first feature is this lushly photographed period drama detailing a young boy's coming-of-age in a strict Catholic seminary in 1950s Australia. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama

Release date : Aug 11, 1976

Countries of origin : Australia

Official sites : Artsploitation Films Fred Schepisi Official Site

Language : English

Filming locations : Werribee Park Mansion, Werribee South, Victoria, Australia

Production companies : The Australian Film Commission The Film House

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