Last of the Long-haired Boys

The Last of the Long Haired Boys
Directed by	Peter Everett
Produced by	Michael Pearson
Starring	Richard Todd Gillian Raine Patrick Barr
Cinematography	Ken Hodges
Edited by	Paul Davies
Music by	Ernest Berk
Production company	Cupid Productions
Running time	73 minutes
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

Last of the Long-haired Boys is a 1968 British drama film directed by Peter Everett and starring Richard Todd, Gillian Raine and Patrick Barr.[1][2]

Plot summary

After the end of the Second World War an RAF pilot struggles to adjust to civilian life.

Cast

• Richard Todd as Trigg
• Gillian Raine as Mara Trigg
• Patrick Barr as Conyers
• Malcolm Tierney as Jason Trigg
• Sonia Dresdel as Mrs. Dearborn
• Susan Jameson as Bimba
• David Markham as Brindle
• Peter Marinker as Jamie Dearborn
• Michael Bishop as wounded pilot

Production

Richard Todd loved the script calling it "gripping and harrowing". The film was made by a new company, Cupid Prodyctions, financed by Michael Pearson. Todd agreed to make the film and let Everett direct. Filming took place in Kent. Todd says it was a chaotic shoot due to Everett's inexperience.[3]

Release

According to the BFI: "Release was planned for June 1969. Although unreleased commercially, undoubtedly some screenings did take place."[1] The BBFC lists a release date of 1 July 1969, and has classified the film as an A certificate.[4]

References

1. "The Last of the Long Haired Boys". British Film Institute Collections Search. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
2. BFI.org
3. Todd, Richard (1989). In camera : an autobiography continued. Hutchinson. p. 284-286.
4. "The Last of the Long Haired Boys". British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). Retrieved 14 August 2024.

External links

• Last of the Long-haired Boys at IMDb
• The Last of the Long Haired Boys at filmsofthefifites.com