A Cry from the Streets (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1958, A Cry from the Streets is a drama film directed by Lewis Gilbert, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Bittersweet story about London's unwanted children and the good people trying to help them. Ann is a social worker, while Bill is an electrician whose contract with the local care home introduces him to the children and Ann. Events start to escalate out of control when a child takes possession of a loaded gun.
Who’s in it. A Cry from the Streets stars Barbara Murray as Ann Fairlie, Colin Petersen as Georgie, Dana Wilson as Barbie and Kathleen Harrison as Mrs. Farrer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, A Cry from the Streets has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Cry from the Streets page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Cry from the Streets tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Cry from the Streets (1958)?
- In US, A Cry from the Streets is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Cry from the Streets worth watching?
- A Cry from the Streets holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Cry from the Streets?
- A Cry from the Streets stars Barbara Murray, Colin Petersen, Dana Wilson, Kathleen Harrison and Sean Barrett.
- When was A Cry from the Streets released?
- A Cry from the Streets was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.