1960s British film-making showed much of its potential in this now classic movie chronicling the boyhood experiences of Billy (David Bradley), whose expectations lead no further than following his father into the pits when he reaches manhood. Everything changes when he finds Kes, an injured Kestrel, whom he nurses and cherishes back to health. Their relationship becomes symbolic of a doomed attempt to escape the drudgery of the industrial North. Kes is a beautiful, moving and compassionate film, realistic and often funny. Written and directed by Ken Loach, that most politically committed of British film-makers, Kes is one of his most impassioned works of this gifted director.




Director:
Ken Loach
Writers:
Barry Hines (book), Barry Hines (adaptation)

cast
David Bradley ...
Billy
Freddie Fletcher Freddie Fletcher ...
Jud
Lynne Perrie Lynne Perrie ...
Mrs. Casper
Colin Welland Colin Welland ...
Mr. Farthing
Brian Glover Brian Glover ...
Mr. Sugden
Bob Bowes Bob Bowes ...
Mr. Gryce
Bernard Atha Bernard Atha ...
Youth Employment Officer
Laurence Bould Laurence Bould
Joey Kaye Joey Kaye ...
Comedian at Pub
Ted Carroll Ted Carroll
Robert Naylor Robert Naylor ...
MacDowell
Agnes Drumgoon Agnes Drumgoon
George Speed George Speed ...
Billy's Friend
Desmond Guthrie Desmond Guthrie
Zoe Sutherland Zoe Sutherland ...
Librarian

Country:UK
Language:English
Release Date:19 June 1970 (France)
Also Known As:Kerkenez
Filming Locations:Athersley South, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England, UK
Runtime:110 min
Sound Mix:Mono
Color:Color