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The Guinea Pig is a 1948 British film also known as The Outsider in the United States.

Plot Outline

The “guinea pig” is 14-year old Jack Read (played by 26 year old Richard Attenborough), a tobacconist’s son given a scholarship to an exclusive public school. The school used in the film was Sherborne School in Dorset.

Only after the changes wrought by World War II could such a scenario be imagined. Of course, Read's uncouth behaviour causes him difficulties in fitting in to the school. The film was controversial as it contains the first use of the word “arse”.

As unlikely as it sounds Read eventually wins the respect of his peers.

Cast

Richard Samuel Attenborough, Baron Attenborough
Jack Read
Sheila, Lady Attenborough
Lynne Hartley
Lord Miles of Blackfriars
Mr. Read
Cecil Trouncer Lloyd Hartley
Robert Flemyng
Nigel Lorraine
Edith Sharpe Mrs. Hartley
Joan Hickson
Mrs. Read
Anthony Newley
Miles Minor

Details

Producer – John Boulting
Director - Roy Boulting,
Screenplay – Bernard Miles
, Ray Boulting, Warren Chetham Stroude
Cinematography – Gilbert Taylor
Editor – Richard Best
Art Director – John Howell]]
Music – John Wooldridge
Length – 97 minutes
Colour - Black & White

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