The Devil's Playground (1976 film)
- For other uses, see Devil's Playground (disambiguation).
The Devil's Playground is a 1976 semi-autobigraphical film by Australian director Fred Schepisi. It recounts his experiences growing up and going to school in a Catholic seminary. His focus is on the trials of the flesh and the tensions that arise, for both priests and students, from the religious injunction to control one's sexuality.
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Recognition
The film won the 1976 Australian Film Institute Award for Best Film,[1][2] Best Direction,[3] Best Lead Actor for both Simon Burke and Nick Tate, Best Screenplay, Best Achievement in Cinematography, and the Jury Prize.[4]
Box Office
The Devil's Playground grossed $334,000 at the box office in Australia,[5] which is equivalent to $1,726,780 in 2009 dollars.
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