Kes
“They beat him. They deprived him. They ridiculed him. They broke his heart. But they couldn’t break his spirit.”
7.4/ 10IMDb7.9449
19701h 51mPG-13
Overview
Bullied at school and ignored and abused at home by his indifferent mother and older brother, Billy Casper, a 15-year-old working-class Yorkshire boy, tames and trains his pet kestrel falcon whom he names Kes. Helped and encouraged by his English teacher and his fellow students, Billy finally finds a positive purpose to his unhappy existence.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Ken Loach
- Writers
- Barry Hines, Ken Loach, Tony Garnett
- Producer
- Tony Garnett
- Production
- Woodfall Film Productions, Kestrel Films
Frequently asked questions
What is Kes rated?
Kes has an audience rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 449 votes.
Who directed Kes?
Kes was directed by Ken Loach.
When was Kes released?
Kes was released in 1970.
