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The Young Don't Cry

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At a Georgia home for troubled orphans, brooding teen loner Les (Sal Mineo) sticks up for meek kids, endures taunts from bullies and is unfairly singled out as a troublemaker by the orphanage supervisors. Les then meets Rudy (James Whitmore), a convict in a local chain gang who's sympathetic to the young outsider. Les begins visiting Rudy whenever possible, but the prisoner then breaks free and forces the boy to aid in his escape, which taints their friendship and puts Les in jeopardy.

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Terry Staunton Radio Times Director Alfred L Werker gamely attempts a hybrid of coming-of-age drama and prison-break thriller, but the shifts in mood result in a disjointed film that's undone by its overly preachy tone. Rated: 2/5 Jun 22, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis At a Georgia home for troubled orphans, brooding teen loner Les (Sal Mineo) sticks up for meek kids, endures taunts from bullies and is unfairly singled out as a troublemaker by the orphanage supervisors. Les then meets Rudy (James Whitmore), a convict in a local chain gang who's sympathetic to the young outsider. Les begins visiting Rudy whenever possible, but the prisoner then breaks free and forces the boy to aid in his escape, which taints their friendship and puts Les in jeopardy.
Director
Alfred L. Werker
Production Co
Columbia Pictures
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 29m