Kes

Acclaimed drama from director Ken Loach following a young boy from a working-class Northern town who begins training a falcon to find relief from his problems. Billy (David Bradley) appears to have little hope in his life. He is bullied by his brother and neglected by his mother, while his inability to pay attention at school suggests he is destined for a future spent working in the harsh conditions of the local mine. The discovery of a young kestrel falcon is an important event in his life. Caring for and training Kes becomes a positive way for him to express himself and, with the help of his English teacher, Mr Farthing (Colin Welland), Billy even begins reading books on falconry so he can take better care of his pet. However, as the problems at home continue, will Billy be allowed to develop his natural affinity with Kes?

Actor: Brian Glover
Actor: David Bradley
Actor: Colin Welland
Producer: Tony Garnett
Writer: Tony Garnett
Actor: Lynne Perrie
Actor: Freddie Fletcher
Actor: Bob Bowes
Actor: Robert Naylor
Actor: Trevor Hesketh
Actor: Geoffrey Banks
Actor: Eric Bolderson
Actor: Joey Kaye
Cinematographer: Chris Menges
Writer: Barry Hines
Director: Ken Loach
Writer: Ken Loach
Music: John Cameron