Kes
1969 · Movie · 113 min. · United Kingdom
Ken Loach's "Kes" follows the tough life of Billy Casper (David Bradley), a young boy in living on the poor end of Barnsley, in the mining areas of Yorkshire County. However, when Billy finds an injured kestrel and attempts to nurse the bird back to health, he finds a new friend and a new purpose. Loachs poignant film is a masterpiece of British cinema.
Direction Ken Loach
Cast David Bradley · Lynne Perrie · Freddie Fletcher · Colin Welland · Brian Glover · Bob Bowes · Robert Naylor
Soundtrack John Cameron
Screenplay Ken Loach · Barry Hines
Cinematography Chris Menges
Original title Kes
7.5
2K votes (FilmAffinity)
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