About this movie
Peter Carter, his wife Sally and their young daughter Jean move to a sleepy Canadian village, where Peter has been hired as a school principal. Their idyll is shattered when Jean becomes the victim of an elderly, and extremely powerful, paedophile. The film was neither a box office nor a critical success, it garnered criticism for breaking a significant public taboo.
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Quick facts
Year
1960
Runtime
1h 21m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.3/10
Votes
47
Genre
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Director
Language
EN
Cast
canada
chase
candy
patriarch
social commentary
principal
pedophile
child molester
courtroom
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Questions about Never Take Sweets from a Stranger
How long is Never Take Sweets from a Stranger?
Never Take Sweets from a Stranger has a runtime of 1h 21m (1 hour and 21 minutes).
Who directed Never Take Sweets from a Stranger?
Never Take Sweets from a Stranger was directed by Cyril Frankel and released in 1960.
What genre is Never Take Sweets from a Stranger?
Never Take Sweets from a Stranger is a Drama, Mystery, Thriller film (1960).
Who stars in Never Take Sweets from a Stranger?
The cast of Never Take Sweets from a Stranger includes Patrick Allen, Gwen Watford, Janina Faye, Felix Aylmer, Niall MacGinnis.
What is the TMDB rating for Never Take Sweets from a Stranger?
Never Take Sweets from a Stranger has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 based on 47 votes.
