Kes (1970)
They beat him. They deprived him. They ridiculed him. They broke his heart. But they couldn’t break his spirit.
Storyline
Bullied at school and ignored and abused at home by his indifferent mother and older brother, Billy Casper, a 15-year-old working-class Yorkshire boy, tames and trains his pet kestrel falcon whom he names Kes. Helped and encouraged by his English teacher and his fellow students, Billy finally finds a positive purpose to his unhappy existence.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Kes |
|---|---|
| Release date | Sep 21, 1970 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, dysfunctional family, coming of age, small town, sibling relationship, england, single parent, great britain, falcon, sibling rivalry, northern england, yorkshire |
FAQ
What is Kes about?
Bullied at school and ignored and abused at home by his indifferent mother and older brother, Billy Casper, a 15-year-old working-class Yorkshire boy, tames and trains his pet kestrel falcon whom he names Kes. Helped and encouraged by his English teacher and his fellow students, Billy finally finds a positive purpose to his unhappy existence.
When was Kes released?
Kes was released on Sep 21, 1970 (status: Released).
Who directed Kes?
Ken Loach directed Kes.
What is the TMDB rating of Kes?
Kes has a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 from 463 votes.