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The Little Riders

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A girl and her Dutch grandfather (Paul Scofield) resist a German captain's (Malcolm McDowell) orders to melt the lead figures of the town clock for bullets.

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John J. O'Connor New York Times 09/27/2019
This is a small tale, affectingly told. And the cast is superb: Paul Scofield as the caretaker, Rosemary Harris as his wife and Noely Thornton as their spirited American granddaughter. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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03/12/2009 Excellent movie. Wish I could buy it somewhere. See more 10/04/2007 Excellent use of silence! I love this movie! If anyone ever finds it on DVD - I want it!!!! See more 07/07/2007 This is a really interesting look at the impact of German occupation on the citizens. See more 01/15/2007 This movie is really good. i love it so much. The story is good and its just cute n sweet. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Kevin Connor

Director

Paul Scofield

Grandpa Roden

Malcolm McDowell

Capt. Kessel

Rosemary Harris

Grandma Roden

Noley Thornton

Joanne Hunter

Benedick Blythe

Lt. Braun
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Movie Info

Synopsis A girl and her Dutch grandfather (Paul Scofield) resist a German captain's (Malcolm McDowell) orders to melt the lead figures of the town clock for bullets.
Director
Kevin Connor
Producer
David C. Anderson
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (TV)
Mar 24, 1996
Runtime
1h 36m