The Wild Little Bunch

1973

Action / Drama

IMDb Rating 6.2/10 10 328 328

Plot summary

Set in London’s East End, The 14 (aka The Wild Little Bunch aka Existence) is based on the true story of fourteen children who struggle against overwhelming pressures to stay together after the death of their single mother.

Director

David Hemmings Photo
David Hemmings

Top cast

Cheryl Hall Photo
Cheryl Hall as Reena
Sean Hyde Photo
Sean Hyde as Brian
Peter Newby Photo
Peter Newby as Billy
Anna Wing Photo
Anna Wing as Mrs. Booth
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898.03 MB
1280*764
English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 37 min
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1.63 GB
1804*1078
English 2.0
NR
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23.976 fps
1 hr 37 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by tvdirector1

Saddened by the death of Jack Wild

This is not so much a review of the film "The 14" it's more a report on how shocked I was when I read that Jack Wild had died, and HOW he died - very sad. I work for Channel Nine in Sydney, Australia and this film was aired on their GEM network which shows a lot of old and sometimes obscure movies. If you want to watch a well made and moving film then this is it. Apart from the performances I think the Directing by David Hemmings is superb.I read recently that Jack Wild sent an open letter to Daniel Radcliffe warning him of the perils of becoming a child star. I hope he heeds his warning.
Reviewed by Leofwine_draca 4 / 10

'70s slice of social drama

THE 14 is a long-forgotten slice of social drama that looks at the fortunes of no less than fourteen siblings who are required to fend for themselves when their mother (played by UK TV staple June Brown, aka Dot Cotton from EASTENDERS) is taken ill. The film has an interesting historical backdrop with the clearing of the slums taking a part, but the most interesting part of it lies in the efforts of the social services to deal with the situation. It's based on part on a true story.I didn't think much of this film, I found it quite boring in fact. The main kids are quite annoying and only endearing in a couple of scenes. Jack Wild is fine, however. I think one of the problems is that I watched CAPTAIN FANTASTIC the day before and by comparison that film is very funny, interesting, and features likable characters. This one has an interesting situation and setting but lacks humour, warmth, and feels just a bit dull and overly chaotic.
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