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Bullied at school and ignored and abused at home by his indifferent mother and older brother, Billy Casper, a 15-year-old working-class Yorkshire boy, tames and trains his pet kestrel falcon whom he names Kes. Helped and encouraged by his English teacher and his fellow students, Billy finally finds a positive purpose to his unhappy existence.
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Cast
small town
great britain
northern england
sibling relationship
based on novel or book
single parent
england
falcon
dysfunctional family
coming of age
yorkshire
sibling rivalry
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Questions about Kes
How long is Kes?
Kes has a runtime of 1h 51m (1 hour and 51 minutes).
Who directed Kes?
Kes was directed by Ken Loach and released in 1970.
What genre is Kes?
Kes is a Drama film (1970).
Who stars in Kes?
The cast of Kes includes David Bradley, Freddie Fletcher, Lynne Perrie, Colin Welland, Brian Glover.
What is the TMDB rating for Kes?
Kes has a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 based on 439 votes.
