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Boys from the Streets
The movie takes place on Oslo's east side sometime during the twenties. It depicts the workers' environment by traditional elements like unemployment, strike, poverty, alcoholism, absent fathers, wise and tired mothers, the dream of a better life and the friendship between the boys in the street.
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Plot Summary
A young man, desperate to escape his bleak working-class background, turns to crime. He gets involved with a gang and faces a moral dilemma as his actions have consequences for himself and those around him. The film explores themes of social mobility and the challenges of breaking free from one's environment.
Critical Reception
Boys from the Streets was a modest British drama that received a mixed reception upon its release. While some critics praised its gritty portrayal of working-class life and its performances, others found its narrative predictable and its social commentary somewhat heavy-handed. It is generally considered a competent, though not groundbreaking, film of its era.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its realistic depiction of poverty and crime in post-war Britain.
Some found the plot to be somewhat unoriginal and the social message too overt.
Performances, particularly from the younger cast, were noted as a strong point.
Google audience: Audience reception data for "Boys from the Streets" is not readily available through standard Google review aggregators.
Fun Fact
Laurence Harvey, who plays the lead role, would go on to have a significant career in Hollywood, becoming known for his roles in films like 'Room at the Top' and 'The Manchurian Candidate'.
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