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62% Critic Match
The Boy with Green Hair
“Please don't tell why his hair turned green!”
6.2 / 10• 1948• 1h 22m•NR• English
DramaComedyFamily
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Pat O'Brien
Gramp Fry
Lead
Robert Ryan
Dr. Evans
Barbara Hale
Miss Brand
Dean Stockwell
Peter
RL
Richard Lyon
Michael
Walter Catlett
The King
Samuel S. Hinds
Dr. R.T. Knudson
Regis Toomey
Mr. Davis
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Joseph Losey's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Boy with Green Hair is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
