The Boy Who Wanted Peace

The Boy Who Wanted Peace

1970 · 73 min · ★ 10.0 · TV Movie, Drama

Two underprivileged Glaswegian youngsters are caught up in sectarian gang warfare after discovering crates stuffed with banknotes in the basement they use for a clubhouse.

Directed by Pharic Maclaren · Written by George Friel

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