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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Directed by John Mills and starring his daughter, Hayley, Sky West and Crooked tells the story of an isolated, traumatised yet free-spirited young girl, who finds solace in a rather unusual pastime. Tension mounts in the West Country village in which Brydie White (Hayley Mills) has lived all her life. As a child, she witnessed the death of her friend Julian, who was accidentally killed whilst playing with his father's shotgun. Brydie, wounded and left mentally damaged by the accident, has no memory of the event. But while the villagers have suspicions, Julian's father, Edwin (Laurence Naismith), holds her squarely responsible for the death. Ostracised and misunderstood, Brydie retreats from the adult world and finds companionship among a group of younger children with whom she pursues a new pastime - solemnly burying deceased animals in a sequestered corner of the churchyard. As the children's activities cause consternation in the village, Edwin Dacres' anger reaches boiling point. But there is yet more for the innocent Brydie to contend with: Roibin (Ian McShane), a handsome young gypsy, has fallen in love with her... Hayley Mills' emotionally compelling performance is at the heart of this touching, poignant and often humorous film. Sky West and Crooked was both written and adapted by Hayley Mills' mother, Mary Hayley Bell, and stars Annette Crosbie as Brydie's alcoholic mother and Geoffrey Bayldon as the beleaguered but sympathetic Reverend Moss; the film also boasts beautiful cinematography by Arthur Ibbetson and a haunting score by Oscar-winning composer Malcolm Arnold. ...Sky West and Crooked ( Bats with Baby Faces ) ( Gypsy Girl )
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I'm so glad to see that this wonderful film has at last been released on DVD! - Long forgotten and perhaps ignored, it is a nostalgic look back to rural Gloucestershire in the 1960s with a young Ian McShane as loveable gypsy Roibin and an 'innocent' Hayley Mills as his sweetheart Bridie ... Annette Crosbie plays Bridie's alcoholic mother superbly. The film is skilfully directed by John Mills and shot on location. For those of us old enough to remember the 1960s and rural England then it is a charming step back in time, and for the younger generation a forgotten innocence too perhaps?! ...
A happy film for old and young ... Sadly a disappearing genre in this technological age ...
Treat yourself and all the family!
A happy film for old and young ... Sadly a disappearing genre in this technological age ...
Treat yourself and all the family!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I love this film it is one of my favourites.But But the picture quality is not that good.I have watched it on the television and it is perfect.But why when they transfer this to dvd the quality is poor.Could have been much better!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A nice film, reminds me of 'whistle Down the Wind' a bit: not just for children (young teenagers) but brings back the atmosphere of those days of the early 60s when the English world was still intact, yet changes were on the horizon.
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A little-known British gem...
In this Hayley Mills film, made some years after her more famous films - Pollyanna and The Parent Trap etc. Read more
Published 3 months ago by A. J. Garfitt
touching
SKY WEST AND CROOKED,i loved this small film,the story of a small girl and boy,playing with a gun ,the fallout from the accident that happens. Read more
Published 7 months ago by sueb
Finally! Available on DVD, its been a long wait, but worth it.
Having first seen this film back in the mid 70's it has always been a firm favourite, and despite it being shown on television over the years, I noticed that various "cuts" have... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Stevie
sky west and crooked
read other reviews before I bought this dvd but I think the picture quality is fine, was so pleased with the dvd had been told this film was no longer available at my local store... Read more
Published 16 months ago by franny
An early Hayley Mills film
17-year old Brydie suffered some brain damage in a childhood accident and now runs wild in her tiny West Country village, playing in the graveyard with small children and obsessing... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Kona
Great film.
Hadn't seen this film in years, been trying to get it on DVD for sooooo long. Lovely film, Hayley Mills is brilliant.
Published 22 months ago by S. Spencer
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