Toy Boys

1999 0h 17m EN

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

DramaComedy

Synopsis

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Four families embark on the ever-crucial-in-Britain school entrance exam.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Lesley Manville
Mrs. Allen
Julian Wadham
Mr. Allen
Joely Richardson
Camilla
Max Minghella
Danny
Frances Barber
Mrs. Chambers
Heathcote Williams
Mr. Chambers
Kevin Allen
Scrabble Man
Dean Cook
Arthur

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gaby Dellal
Writers: Gaby Dellal
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 17-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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27 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Gaby Dellal, shot by David Johnson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Stephen Warbeck. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Lesley Manville and Julian Wadham and Joely Richardson carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0205477 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Gaby Dellal directs. David Johnson behind the camera. Stephen Warbeck scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 17-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
227 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Gaby Dellal, shot by David Johnson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Stephen Warbeck. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Lesley Manville and Julian Wadham and Joely Richardson carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0205477 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.