The Boy with Green Hair 1948
“Please don't tell why his hair turned green!”
What is The Boy with Green Hair?
The Boy with Green Hair is a 1948 drama, comedy, and family film directed by Joseph Losey that runs for one hour and twenty-two minutes. The film is a parable looking at public reaction when the hair of an American war orphan mysteriously turns green.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1948
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 82 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 26, 1948
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy, Family
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.2/10 from 69 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~82 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- RKO Radio Pictures
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The Boy with Green Hair is a 1948 drama, comedy, and family film directed by Joseph Losey that runs for one hour and twenty-two minutes. The film is a parable looking at public reaction when the hair of an American war orphan mysteriously turns green. In the story, Peter is an orphaned boy who is adopted by Gramp Frye after his parents are killed in Europe while doing war relief work. Although the boy feels safe with his new caretaker, he becomes demoralized when he is taunted for being an orphan. The next day, Peter wakes up to find that he has green hair. Embarrassed and subjected to further ridicule, Peter seeks solace in a nearby forest. While there, he is surprised to find other orphans in the woods who encourage him to spread news of the injustices of war.
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“A gripping exploration of drama and comedy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Boy with Green Hair worth watching?
The Boy with Green Hair holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 69 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Comedy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Boy with Green Hair and when was it released?
The Boy with Green Hair is a feature film with a runtime of 82 minutes. It was released in 1948. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Boy with Green Hair?
The Boy with Green Hair was directed by Joseph Losey.
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