David (1951)

07/01/1951 (GB) • 40m

Documentary, Drama

Overview

Told with authenticity and perception, David looks back on the life of a school caretaker in a Welsh mining town, from the marriage and birth of his son to the trauma of a pit accident. David was the first film produced by the BFI, in 1951, and the Welsh selection for the same year’s Festival of Britain screenings in London.

Top Billed Cast

Rachel Thomas

Mrs. Morgan

Gwenyth Petty

Mary Rhys, as a girl

Prysor Williams

North Walian at Eisteddfod

Ieuan Rhys Williams

South Walian at Eisteddfod

Sam Jones

Rev. Morgan


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

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