Kes

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.

Tagline

“They beat him. They deprived him. They ridiculed him. They broke his heart. But they couldn’t break his spirit.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama

Director

Ken Loach

Original Language

EN

What is Kes about?

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.

Who directed Kes?

Kes was directed by Ken Loach.

When was Kes released?

Kes was released on April 3, 1970.

How long is Kes?

Kes has a runtime of 1h 51m.

Where can I track Kes?

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