Never Take Sweets from a Stranger
“...and then he made us play that silly game...”
Peter Carter, his wife Sally and their young daughter Jean move to a sleepy Canadian village, where Peter has been hired as a school principal. Their idyll is shattered when Jean becomes the victim of an elderly, and extremely powerful, paedophile. The film was neither a box office nor a critical success, it garnered criticism for breaking a significant public taboo.
Where to watch Never Take Sweets from a Stranger in United States
Can I watch Never Take Sweets from a Stranger in United States? Yes — you can stream Never Take Sweets from a Stranger in United States on FlixFling, Fawesome, and Mometu, or rent and buy it on FlixFling.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | FlixFling, Fawesome, Mometu | FlixFling |
| Canada | FlixFling | FlixFling |
About Never Take Sweets from a Stranger
Never Take Sweets from a Stranger is a 1960 English-language drama, mystery and thriller film directed by Cyril Frankel. The cast is led by Patrick Allen, Gwen Watford, Janina Faye. It has a runtime of 1h 21m. In United States, it is currently streaming on FlixFling, Fawesome, Mometu.
Never Take Sweets from a Stranger was produced by Hammer Film Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was released on March 4, 1960, and carries a 12 certification.
- Director
- Cyril Frankel
- Writers
- John Hunter
- Release date
- March 4, 1960
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 12
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Hammer Film Productions
Never Take Sweets from a Stranger cast & crew
Never Take Sweets from a Stranger was directed by Cyril Frankel and written by John Hunter.
The cast features Patrick Allen as Peter Carter, Gwen Watford as Sally Carter, Janina Faye as Jean Carter, Felix Aylmer as Clarence Olderberry Sr., Niall MacGinnis as Defense Counsel, and Michael Gwynn as Prosecutor.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Elisabeth Lutyens, cinematography is by Freddie Francis, and it was produced by Anthony Hinds and Michael Carreras.
Is Never Take Sweets from a Stranger worth watching?
At 1h 21m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, mystery, and thriller, Never Take Sweets from a Stranger is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Never Take Sweets from a Stranger
In United States, you can stream Never Take Sweets from a Stranger on FlixFling, Fawesome, and Mometu, or rent and buy it on FlixFling. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Never Take Sweets from a Stranger
Patrick Allen
Peter Carter
Gwen Watford
Sally Carter
Janina Faye
Jean Carter
Felix Aylmer
Clarence Olderberry Sr.
Niall MacGinnis
Defense Counsel
Michael Gwynn
Prosecutor
Alison Leggatt
Martha
Bill Nagy
Clarence Olderberry Jr.
MacDonald Parke
Judge
Estelle Brody
Eunice Kalliduke
Robert Arden
Tom Demarest
Frances Green
Lucille
Never Take Sweets from a Stranger — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Never Take Sweets from a Stranger in United States?
Never Take Sweets from a Stranger is streaming on FlixFling, Fawesome, Mometu in United States.
▸Is Never Take Sweets from a Stranger on FlixFling?
Yes — Never Take Sweets from a Stranger is currently available on FlixFling in United States.
▸What language is Never Take Sweets from a Stranger in?
Never Take Sweets from a Stranger is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Never Take Sweets from a Stranger?
Never Take Sweets from a Stranger runs 1 hours 21 minutes (81 minutes).
▸What is Never Take Sweets from a Stranger rated?
Never Take Sweets from a Stranger is rated 12. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 48 ratings.
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