The Boy with Green Hair (1948)

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The Boy with Green Hair on IMDb 6.8/10 2,149 votes

Released:
1948-11-26

Overview:
Peter, an orphaned boy, is adopted by Gramp Frye after his parents are killed in Europe while doing war relief work. The boy feels safe with his new caretaker, but when he is taunted for being an orphan, he gets demoralized. The next day Peter wakes up with green hair. Embarrassed and further ridiculed, Peter seeks solace in a nearby forest. To his surprise, he finds other orphans in the woods, who encourage him to spread news of the injustices of war.

Director:
Joseph Losey

Runtime:
1h 22min

Genre:
Drama, Comedy, Family

  • Cast:
  • Pat O'Brien
    as
    Gramp Fry
  • Robert Ryan
    as
    Dr. Evans
  • Barbara Hale
    as
    Miss Brand
  • Dean Stockwell
    as
    Peter
  • Richard Lyon
    as
    Michael