In this allegorical story, a revolution led by pupil Mick Travis takes place at an old established private school in England.
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- Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Malcolm McDowell | ... |
Mick - Crusader
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| David Wood | ... |
Johnny - Crusader
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| Richard Warwick | ... |
Wallace - Crusader
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| Christine Noonan | ... |
The Girl - Crusader
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Rupert Webster | ... |
Bobby Philips - Crusader
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Robert Swann | ... |
Rowntree - Whip
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Hugh Thomas | ... |
Denson - Whip
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Michael Cadman | ... |
Fortinbras - Whip
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Peter Sproule | ... |
Barnes - Whip
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| Peter Jeffrey | ... |
Headmaster - Staff
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| Anthony Nicholls | ... |
General Denson - Staff
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| Arthur Lowe | ... |
Mr. Kemp - Staff
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| Mona Washbourne | ... |
Matron - Staff
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| Mary MacLeod | ... |
Mrs. Kemp - Staff
(as Mary Macleod)
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| Geoffrey Chater | ... |
Chaplain - Staff
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Ben Aris | ... |
John Thomas - Staff
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| Graham Crowden | ... |
History Master - Staff
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Charles Lloyd Pack | ... |
Classics Master - Staff
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Guy Ross | ... |
Stephans - Senior
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| Robin Askwith | ... |
Keating - Senior
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Richard Everett | ... |
Pussy Graves - Senior
(as Richard Everitt)
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Philip Bagenal | ... |
Peanuts - Senior
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Nicholas Page | ... |
Cox - Senior
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Robert Yetzes | ... |
Fisher - Senior
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| David Griffin | ... |
Willens - Senior
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Graham Sharman | ... |
Van Eyssen - Senior
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Richard Ryan | ... |
Baird - Senior
(as Richard Tombleson)
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| Robin Davies | ... |
Machin - Junior
(as Richard Davis)
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| Brian Pettifer | ... |
Biles - Junior
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| Michael Newport | ... |
Brunning - Junior
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| Charles Sturridge | ... |
Markland - Junior
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| Sean Bury | ... |
Jute - Junior
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Martin Beaumont | ... |
Hunter - Junior
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Ellis Dale | ... |
Motorcycle Salesman (uncredited)
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| John Garrie | ... |
Music Master (uncredited)
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Tommy Godfrey | ... |
School Porter (uncredited)
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Peter Jaques | ... |
Schoolmaster (uncredited)
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Ray Mitchell | ... |
Schoolboy (uncredited)
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| Simon Ward | ... |
Schoolboy (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Lindsay Anderson | ||
Written by
| David Sherwin | ... | (screenplay) |
| David Sherwin | ... | (original script: "Crusaders") and |
| John Howlett | ... | (original script: "Crusaders") |
Produced by
| Lindsay Anderson | ... | producer |
| Roy Baird | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Albert Finney | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Michael Medwin | ... | producer |
Music by
| Marc Wilkinson | ||
Cinematography by
| Miroslav Ondrícek | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| David Gladwell | ||
Editorial Department
| Michael Ellis | ... | assistant editor |
| Ian Rakoff | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Miriam Brickman | ||
Production Design by
| Jocelyn Herbert | ||
Art Direction by
| Brian Eatwell | ... | (uncredited) |
Makeup Department
| Betty Blattner | ... | makeup artist |
| Allan McKeown | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Gavrik Losey | ... | production manager |
| Zelda Barron | ... | production supervisor (uncredited) |
| Paul Hitchcock | ... | executive in charge of production (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| John Stoneman | ... | assistant director |
| Tim Van Rellim | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Jack Carter | ... | construction manager |
Sound Department
| Alan Bell | ... | dubbing editor |
| Doug E. Turner | ... | dubbing mixer (as Doug Turner) |
| Christian Wangler | ... | sound recordist |
| Anthony Jackson | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| Alan Jones | ... | assistant sound editor (uncredited) |
| Dave Maiden | ... | sound effects mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Pat Moore | ... | explosions (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Brian Harris | ... | camera operator |
| Roy Larner | ... | electrical supervisor |
| Terry Lewis | ... | electrician |
| Chris Menges | ... | cameraman |
| Michael Seresin | ... | camera assistant |
| Roy Larner | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Tony Woodcock | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Shura Cohen | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| Marc Wilkinson | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Valerie Booth | ... | continuity |
Transportation Department
| Jim Hughes | ... | transport |
Additional Crew
| Stuart Baird | ... | assistant to director |
| Brian Brockwell | ... | production accountant |
| Stephen Frears | ... | assistant to director |
| Neville Thompson | ... | assistant to producers |
| Peter Jaques | ... | director of publicity (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Paramount British Pictures (1968) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Les Films Paramount (1969) (France) (theatrical)
- Paramount Films of Italy (1969) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Paramount Japan (1969) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Film AB Paramount (1969) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Paramount Pictures (1969) (United States) (theatrical) (as Paramount A Gulf+Western Company)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1969) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Paramount Films (1969) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Paramount-Films (1969) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Filmes Lusomundo (1974) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1976) (Finland) (tv)
- Paramount Gateway Video (1982) (United States) (VHS) (pan and scan for Paramount Home Video)
- TV3 (1990) (Finland) (tv)
- RKV (1998) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Bontonfilm (2006) (Czechia) (theatrical)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- The Criterion Collection (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- New Star (2011) (Greece) (theatrical) (re-release)
- The Criterion Collection (2011) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2013) (Germany) (DVD)
- The Criterion Channel (2020) (United States) (tv) (digital)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Coefficient Film Facilities (made at)
- Lee Electrics (electrical contractors)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In an indictment of the British public school system, we follow Mick and his mostly younger friends through a series of indignities and occasionally abuse as any fond feelings toward these schools are destroyed. When Mick and his friends rebel, violently, the catch phrase, "which side would you be on" becomes quite stark.
Written by John Vogel |
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| Taglines | Which side will you be on? See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Contrary to the story that says some scenes of the film are in black-and-white instead of color because the production company was running short of money and saved money by having some scenes processed in monochrome, according to interviews with Malcolm McDowell, Lindsay Anderson and the cameraman, they first shot the scenes in the school chapel in monochrome because they had to use natural light that came in through the big stained-glass window, requiring high-speed film. The high-speed color stock they tested was very grainy and the constantly-shifting color values due to the angle of the light through the stained glass made it impossible to color-correct, as well. So they decided to shoot those scenes in monochrome, and, when he saw the dailies, Anderson liked the way that it "broke up the surface of the film", and decided to insert other monochrome scenes more or less at random, to help disorient the viewer as the film slipped from realism to fantasy. See more » |
| Goofs | When Mick is standing in front of the Trueform shoe store, the camera and crew members are seen reflected in the windows of a passing bus. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Horizon (1971). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Sanctus See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The film's opening prologue states: Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding PROVERBS IV:7 See more » |
| Quotes |
Mick Travis:
One man can change the world with a bullet in the right place. See more » |