The Boy with Green Hair

Name: The Boy with Green Hair
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Family
Released: 1948-11-26
Duration: 1 h 22 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Pat O'Brien, Robert Ryan, Barbara Hale, Dean Stockwell, Richard Lyon

1948·Movie·82 min·★ 6.2(65)

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“Please don't tell why his hair turned green!”

Peter, an orphaned boy, is adopted by Gramp Frye after his parents are killed in Europe while doing war relief work. The boy feels safe with his new caretaker, but when he is taunted for being an orphan, he gets demoralized. The next day Peter wakes up with green hair. Embarrassed and further ridiculed, Peter seeks solace in a nearby forest. To his surprise, he finds other orphans in the woods, who encourage him to spread news of the injustices of war.

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About The Boy with Green Hair

The Boy with Green Hair is a 1948 English-language drama, comedy and family film directed by Joseph Losey. The cast is led by Pat O'Brien, Robert Ryan, Barbara Hale. It has a runtime of 1h 22m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on FlixHouse, Darkroom, Artiflix.

The Boy with Green Hair was produced by RKO Radio Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on November 26, 1948.

Director: Joseph Losey
Writers: Ben Barzman, Alfred Lewis Levitt, Betzi Beaton
Release date: November 26, 1948
Original language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: RKO Radio Pictures

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The Boy with Green Hair cast & crew

The Boy with Green Hair was directed by Joseph Losey and written by Ben Barzman, Alfred Lewis Levitt, and Betzi Beaton.

The cast features Pat O'Brien as Gramp Fry, Robert Ryan as Dr. Evans, Barbara Hale as Miss Brand, Dean Stockwell as Peter, Richard Lyon as Michael, and Walter Catlett as The King.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Leigh Harline, cinematography is by George Barnes, and it was produced by Stephen Ames and Adrian Scott.

Is The Boy with Green Hair worth watching?

The Boy with Green Hair holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 65 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 22m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, comedy, and family, The Boy with Green Hair is worth a place on your watchlist.

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