
A boy on the wrong path finds a trusted mentor and group of friends to guide back on his way.
Directed by László Benedek, Boy with a Knife leans on a strong ensemble — Richard Widmark, Chuck Connors, Peter Miles — 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 screen titles of 1956.
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Erik, a loner, finds a friend in Dexter, an eleven-year-old boy with AIDS. They vow to find a cure for AIDS together and save Dexter's life in an eventful summer.
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