Hide and Seek (1972 film) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hide and Seek
Directed by	David Eady
Produced by	Michael Barnes
Screenplay by	Mike Gorell Barnes (Michael Barnes)
Starring	Peter Newby Gary Kemp Eileen Fletcher
Music by	Harry Robinson
Cinematography	Jo Jago
Editing by	Ray Poulton
Studio	Eady-Barnes Productions
Distributed by	Children's Film Foundation (UK)
Release date(s)	October 1972 (UK)
Running time	61 min
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

Hide and Seek is a British film from 1972. It's a children's drama directed by David Eady. The movie stars Peter Newby, Gary Kemp, Robin Askwith, Liz Fraser, Terence Morgan, and David Lodge. It was filmed in Deptford, a part of south-east London.

Hide and Seek had a special Royal premiere. This event celebrated the 21st anniversary of the Children's Film Foundation. The Duchess of Kent even attended the premiere!

What's the Story About?

The main character is a boy named Keith. People also call him the "Deptford Dodger." Keith has run away from a special school for young people who have gotten into trouble. He really wants to find his dad. Keith's dad told him in a letter that he was leaving England.

But then, Keith meets two local children. They help him discover something surprising. His father isn't actually leaving the country. Instead, he is planning to rob a bank!

Meet the Cast

Here are some of the actors who brought the characters of Hide and Seek to life:

• Peter Newby as Keith Lawson
• Gary Kemp as Chris Barker
• Eileen Fletcher as Beverley Dickie
• Robin Askwith as Fake Police Constable
• Roger Avon as First workman
• Richard Coleman as Police sergeant
• Frances Cuka as Mrs. Dickie
• Roy Dotrice as Mr. Grimes
• Liz Fraser as Audrey Lawson
• Godfrey James as Police Constable Dickie
• Alan Lake as Lorrimer
• David Lodge as Baker
• Alfred Marks as Butcher
• Terence Morgan as Ted Lawson
• Johnny Shannon as Wykes
• Bernard Spear as Fruit Vendor
• Graham Stark as Milkman