The Winslow Boy

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The Winslow Boy

1948

1h 57m

Drama

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Based on the play by Terence Rattigan, this British drama finds young Ronnie Winslow (Neil North) accused of a petty theft and expelled from naval school. Convinced of his innocence, the boy's father (Cedric Hardwicke) and sister (Margaret Leighton) become dedicated to seeing justice done, and, along with a committed lawyer, Sir Robert Morton (Robert Donat), they embark on a series of courtroom battles to clear Ronnie's name, making personal sacrifices during the protracted case.

Chris Bennion

Times (UK)

What makes this version stand out is that... we see the court case unfold — a treat, because Robert Donat is superb as the dashing barrister Sir Robert Morton.

Jan 25, 2024

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MFB Critics

Monthly Film Bulletin

This is quite definitely a film to see and enjoy.

Mar 2, 2019

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Directed with great care for feeling and detail.

Rated: A

Jun 16, 2009

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Lemmy C

This is a brilliantly executed big screen version of the Rattigan play.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/08/24

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Audience Member

An absolutely amazing tale; gripping from start to finish. Very well written and perfectly acted.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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s r

A fascinating English court case that kind weakened in plot presentation towards the end. Could have been much better.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

still an interesting story, though I admit maybe half a star or so of my rating is due to the superb cast, some of whom would reappear in moe mainstream classics, such as My Fair Lady (for instance Stanley Holloway, and Mona Washbourne, at least)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Audience Member

This is a story of honour, principle and perseverance pitching the elite of society against each other in what is a far superior film to its remake.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Anthony Asquith

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Robert Donat

Sir Robert Morton

Cedric Hardwicke

Arthur Winslow

Margaret Leighton

Catherine Winslow

Basil Radford

Desmond Curry

Kathleen Harrison

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Synopsis

Based on the play by Terence Rattigan, this British drama finds young Ronnie Winslow (Neil North) accused of a petty theft and expelled from naval school. Convinced of his innocence, the boy's father (Cedric Hardwicke) and sister (Margaret Leighton) become dedicated to seeing justice done, and, along with a committed lawyer, Sir Robert Morton (Robert Donat), they embark on a series of courtroom battles to clear Ronnie's name, making personal sacrifices during the protracted case.

Director: Anthony Asquith
Producer: Anatole de Grunwald
Screenwriter: Anatole de Grunwald
Production Co: London Film Production, British Lion Film Corporation, De Grunwald Productions
Genre: Drama
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 18, 2015
Runtime: 1h 57m