The Boy with Green Hair (1948)

Directed by

Joseph Losey

Genre

comedy drama

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 22m

Rating

6.2 of 10 from 66 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A young war orphan named Peter Fry wakes up one day to find his hair has turned green. He faces ridicule from his community because of his unusual appearance. The story explores his struggle with being different and the deeper meaning behind his green hair.

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What happens

The Boy with Green Hair is a 1948 American fantasy drama film directed by Joseph Losey in his feature film directorial debut, from a screenplay by Ben Barzman and Alfred Lewis Levitt. Based on a 1946 short story by Betzi Beaton, the film stars Dean Stockwell as Peter Fry, a young war orphan who is subject to ridicule after his hair mysteriously turns green. The cast also features Pat O'Brien, Robert Ryan, and Barbara Hale. After a production fraught with several clashes between Losey and RKO Pictures head Howard Hughes, The Boy with Green Hair was released on November 27, 1948. It was a financial disappointment but was well-received by critics. The theme song, "Nature Boy" by eden ahbez, also proved a hit. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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