David Rees Griffiths
Dafydd Rhys
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Synopsis
Told with authenticity and perception, David looks back on the life of a school caretaker in a Welsh mining town, from the marriage and birth of his son to the trauma of a pit accident. David was the first film produced by the BFI, in 1951, and the Welsh selection for the same year’s Festival of Britain screenings in London.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
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Rachel Thomas
Mrs. Morgan
No photo Gwenyth Petty
Mary Rhys, as a girl
No photo Prysor Williams
North Walian at Eisteddfod
No photo Ieuan Rhys Williams
South Walian at Eisteddfod
No photo Gomer Roberts
Himself
No photo Sam Jones
Rev. Morgan
No photo Wynford Jones
Narrator
No photo John Davies
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FAQ
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Is David available to watch online?
Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
What year was David released?
David was released in 1951.
How long is David?
David has a runtime of 40m.
What genre is David?
David is classified as Documentary, Drama.