Warrendale

For his enthralling first feature, Allan King took his cameras to a home for emotionally disturbed young people. Situated inside the facility like a fly on the wall, we witness the full spectrum of emotions displayed by twelve fascinating children and the caregivers trying to nurture and guide them. The stunning Warrendale won the Prix d’art et d’essai at Cannes and a special documentary award from the National Society of Film Critics.

Canada
1967
101 minutes
Black & White
1.33:1
English

Available In

Collector's Set

The Actuality Dramas of Allan King

DVD Box Set

5 Discs

$48.96

Cast & Credits

Cast

Irene: The Children
Carol
Tony
Laurie
Patrick
Susan
Robert
Debbie
Freddie
Pegi
Bob
Davey
Terry Adler: The Staff
Walter Gunn
Robyn Rice
Ena Brocklehurst
Maurice Flood
Alvyn Austin
John Brown: Executive director
Dr. Martin Fischer: Medical psychiatric director

Credits

Director: Allan King
Cinematography: William Brayne
Editing: Peter Moseley
Sound: Russel Heise
Sound: Michael Billings

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