Seventy Deadly Pills (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1963, Seventy Deadly Pills is a drama and family film directed by Pat Jackson.
What it’s about. A small boy, Dickie Goodwin, finds some strychnine pills mixed with sweets in a stolen car left in a deserted garage. With them he buys his way into the Rocket Gang. Brian, the leader, shares out the pills for swaps next day. One of the gang eats hers and collapses. The police frantically search for the pills and a broadcast appeal is made. Brian hears this and reaches the gang at Battersea funfair just in time to save them.
Who’s in it. Seventy Deadly Pills stars Gareth Robinson as Brian, Len Jones as Phil Streaker, Robert Ferguson as Harry and Sally Thomsett as Gerty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Seventy Deadly Pills has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Seventy Deadly Pills page.
If you liked it. Fans of Seventy Deadly Pills tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Seventy Deadly Pills (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Seventy Deadly Pills change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Seventy Deadly Pills worth watching?
- Seventy Deadly Pills holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Seventy Deadly Pills?
- Seventy Deadly Pills stars Gareth Robinson, Len Jones, Robert Ferguson, Sally Thomsett and Linda Hansen.
- When was Seventy Deadly Pills released?
- Seventy Deadly Pills was released in 1963.