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The Boy From Mercury

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In 1960, 8-year-old Harry Cronin (James Hickey) struggles to deal with his father's death, finding escape in science-fiction serials. Harry begins pretending he is an alien from Mercury, sent to Earth to observe people and defeat the class bully. As he retreats further into his imaginary world, Harry's uncle, eccentric biker Tony (Tom Courtenay), and a well-off new friend, Sean McCarthy (Sean O'Flanagain), help the troubled young boy deal with his problems.
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Synopsis In 1960, 8-year-old Harry Cronin (James Hickey) struggles to deal with his father's death, finding escape in science-fiction serials. Harry begins pretending he is an alien from Mercury, sent to Earth to observe people and defeat the class bully. As he retreats further into his imaginary world, Harry's uncle, eccentric biker Tony (Tom Courtenay), and a well-off new friend, Sean McCarthy (Sean O'Flanagain), help the troubled young boy deal with his problems.
Director
Martin Duffy
Producer
Marina Hughes
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 27m