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Release Year1955
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Comedy
Votes28
DirectorCarol Reed
WritersWolf Mankowitz
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Kid for Two Farthings
About A Kid for Two Farthings
Joe is a young boy who lives with his mother, Joanna, in working-class London. The two reside above the tailor shop of Mr. Kandinsky, who likes to tell Joe stories. When Kandinsky informs Joe that a unicorn can grant wishes, the hopeful lad ends up buying a baby goat with one tiny horn, believing it to be a real unicorn. Undaunted by his rough surroundings, Joe sets about to prove that wishes can come true.
Directed by Carol Reed, A Kid for Two Farthings leans on a strong ensemble — Celia Johnson, Diana Dors, David Kossoff — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1955.
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