These Dangerous Years
1957 · 107 min · ★ 7.3 · Crime, Drama, Music
A Liverpool gang member wins a singing contest is then called up for National Service where he clashes with another soldier.
Directed by Herbert Wilcox · Written by Jack Trevor Story
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Frankie Vaughan Dave Wyman -
George Baker Padre -
Carole Lesley Dinah Brown -
Jocelyn Lane Maureen -
Katherine Kath Mrs. Ruth Wyman -
Thora Hird Mrs. Ada Larkin -
Kenneth Cope Juggler Dodds -
John Le Mesurier Commanding Officer -
Eddie Byrne Danny -
Robert Desmond Cream O'Casey -
Ray Jackson Smiler Larkin -
Richard Leech Cpt. Brewster
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