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James Scott's a short film about a chance love affair between a teddy boy and a painter, set in London, 1962.
Drama 1962 25 mins
Directed by James Scott, The Rocking Horse is an effective short film about a chance love affair between a teddy boy and a painter, set in London. 1962. The film benefits from a truthful portrayal of contemporary British youth, authentic location filming in London's crowded West End, and an atmospheric juxtaposition of images.
This title is also available on the DVD/Blu-ray 'The Pleasure Girls' in the BFI Flipside collection.
Contains moderate sex
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