The Guinea Pig (film)
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| The Guinea Pig | |
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| Directed by | Roy Boulting |
| Produced by | John Boulting |
| Starring | Richard Attenborough |
| Release date(s) | 27 October 1948 UK |
| Running time | 97 mins |
| Country | UK |
| Language | English |
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The Guinea Pig is a 1948 British film also known as The Outsider in the United States.
[edit] Plot summary
The "guinea pig" is 14-year old Jack Read (played by 26 year old Richard Attenborough), a tobacconist's son given a scholarship to an exclusive public school. The school used in the film was Sherborne School in Dorset.
Only after the changes wrought by World War II could such a scenario be imagined. Of course, Read's uncouth behaviour causes him difficulties in fitting in to the school. The film was controversial as it contains the first screen use of the word "arse".
As unlikely as it sounds Read eventually wins the respect of his peers.
[edit] Cast
- Richard Attenborough Jack Read
- Sheila Sim Lynne Hartley
- Bernard Miles Mr. Read
- Cecil Trouncer Lloyd Hartley
- Robert Flemyng Nigel Lorraine
- Edith Sharpe Mrs. Hartley
- Joan Hickson Mrs. Read
- Anthony Newley Miles Minor
