A Cry from the Streets

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.

Cast

Barbara Murray

as Ann Fairlie

Max Bygraves

as William "Bill" David Lowther

Dana Wilson

as Barbie Taylor

Colin Petersen

as Georgie May

Kathleen Harrison

as Mrs. Farrer

Sean Barrett

as Don Farrer

Mona Washbourne

as Mrs. Daniels

Eleanor Summerfield

as Gloria May

Toke Townley

as Mr. Daniels

Avice Landone

as Rachel Seymour

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