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The 14

  • 1973
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
323
YOUR RATING
The 14 (1973)
Drama

"The 14" or "Existance" has a mother of 14 children living in poor working class England falling sick and the children try to carry on as a family. Convincing acting from young actors raises... Read all"The 14" or "Existance" has a mother of 14 children living in poor working class England falling sick and the children try to carry on as a family. Convincing acting from young actors raises this gritty tale above the horizon."The 14" or "Existance" has a mother of 14 children living in poor working class England falling sick and the children try to carry on as a family. Convincing acting from young actors raises this gritty tale above the horizon.

  • Director
    • David Hemmings
  • Writer
    • Roland Starke
  • Stars
    • Jack Wild
    • June Brown
    • Liz Edmiston
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    323
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Hemmings
    • Writer
      • Roland Starke
    • Stars
      • Jack Wild
      • June Brown
      • Liz Edmiston
    • 10User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Jack Wild
    Jack Wild
    • Reg
    June Brown
    June Brown
    • The Mother
    Liz Edmiston
    • Sylvia
    John Bailey
    John Bailey
    • Mr. Sanders
    Diana Beevers
    • Miss Field
    Alun Armstrong
    Alun Armstrong
    • Tommy
    Cheryl Hall
    Cheryl Hall
    • Reena
    Keith Buckley
    Keith Buckley
    • Mr. Whitehead
    Anna Wing
    • Mrs. Booth
    Tony Calvin
    • Father Morris
    Chris Kelly
    • Roy
    • (as Christian Kelly)
    Frank Gentry
    • Terry
    Peter Newby
    • Billy
    Paul Daly
    • Freddy
    Richard Heywood
    • John
    • (as Richard Heyward)
    Terry Ives
    • Mick
    Christopher Leonard
    • Eugene
    Sean Hyde
    • Brian
    • Director
      • David Hemmings
    • Writer
      • Roland Starke
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    10rachelbourne

    This is about my family too I'm told!

    Like a previous reviewer on here, I'm also fascinated by this film as it is about my family (my grandfather's cousin was the father of the 14). My mom gets very cross that they set it in London when it is actually Birmingham though! Perhaps it wouldn't appeal with Brummie accents? We are still happy that they made a film though despite the discrepancies. If the person who wrote the review would like to get in touch I would be happy to pass their details onto my mom as she has traced the family tree quite thoroughly :)
    10joannehunt-09089

    Excellent Movie

    Csporsha I would love to know what happened to the whole family! I found this film back in 2003 when I rented it (I'm a huge Jack Wild fan, always was) as I had a home video but after it was not submitted for re-certification a year or so later, it and many more gems vanished for years. I recently found it to rent on Prime. I have great memories of that time in the 70's and the struggle of the family is so heart-warming. I wish you all the very best. Joanne :)
    6fostrhod

    Social Drama

    A lovely period piece from the early 70s

    Jack Wild (Reg) struggles to keep his family together after his mum passes away.

    It's grim and of it's time but nonetheless it's very watchable.
    10davematt

    Blood is thicker than water; family comes first

    For a relatively obscure film this film features powerful performances. There is no doubting the talent of Jack Wild but it is the supporting cast which carries the movie. And June Brown's performance as the single mother who becomes a martyr is galvanizing. Do you love your mother? If you can find this film I highly recommend you see it. An underrated gem by David Hemmings.
    7vlevensonnd-87248

    Deserves better then the present rating!

    How I found this movie was through my appreciation of the Bee Gees music. I had heard that their song Melody Fair was the theme song in the movie Melody. From there I looked up Mark Lester and Jack Wild, who were both in the movie Melody, and I found this movie listed on IMDb. I found it on YouTube and finished watching it a few moments ago! I think this movie was touching and the acting was quite convincing even from the kids who were truly acting like troubled, undisciplined kids, rather than actors with lines. This movie definitely interested me enough to where I would love to find out what happened to the kids.

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    • Trivia
      According to the BBFC (British Board of Film Classification), all known versions of this work were passed uncut.
    • Quotes

      Reg: Now look, me and me brother's have had a talk. You can take the little uns' to the farm. For a tryout. But then we've got all decide together. You understand?

    • Crazy credits
      Closing credits epilogue: "And he who gives a child a treat, makes joy bells ring in Heaven's street; And he who gives a child a home, builds palaces in Kingdom come," John Masefield
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Survivor: Introduction by Producer Antony I. Ginnane (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Kids Never Hurt Anybody at All
      Composed by Biddu

      Sung by Brian O'Shea (as Brian Keith)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 1973 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Existence
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK(made on London locations)
    • Production company
      • Avianca Productions Ltd.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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