Cosh Boy (1953): Cast & Plot
Cosh Boy is a 1953 crime drama directed by Lewis Gilbert, starring James Kenney as Roy Walsh, Nancy Roberts and Hermione Baddeley. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Director
- Lewis Gilbert
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Angel Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cosh Boy About?
The premise of Cosh Boy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Roy Walsh, a brash and ambitious thug, leads a gang, bullying his friends into obedience. They roam the streets, assaulting and robbing anyone they encounter, but their reckless aggression soon spirals into larger, more dangerous crimes, thrusting them into escalating peril as the stakes grow and the danger compounds.
Cosh Boy Themes & Keywords
· 37 tags- wrestling match
- teenage boy
- british noir
- delinquent
- gang
- slow witted
- working class
- mother son relationship
- climbing up a wall
- suicide attempt
- unwanted pregnancy
- criminal gang
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- teenage protagonist
- teenage girl
- 16 year old
- spiv
- mugger
- male police officer
- police
- police officer
- belting
- juvenile delinquent
- deception
- double cross
- police inspector
- revenge
- attempted suicide
- dance hall
- brass knuckles
- youth club
- probation officer
- purse snatcher
- held at gunpoint
- damsel in distress
- scotland yard
- london england
- post world war two
Cosh Boy Cast & Characters
James Kenney leads the cast as Roy Walsh, with Nancy Roberts as Gran Walsh and Hermione Baddeley as Mrs. Collins. Directed by Lewis Gilbert; 24 actors are credited in all.
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Director Lewis Gilbert
- James Kenney as Roy Walsh
- Nancy Roberts as Gran Walsh
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Hermione Baddeley as Mrs. Collins - Joan Collins as Rene Collins
Also Starring in Cosh Boy
· 20 more- Ian Whittaker Alfie Collins
- Betty Ann Davies Elsie Walsh
- Robert Ayres Bob Stevens
- Peter Swanwick Mr. Wimbush (uncredited)
- Sid James Desk Sergeant
- Laurence Naismith Inspector Donaldson
- Frederick Piper Mr. Easter (uncredited)
- Arthur Howard Registrar (uncredited)
- Vi Kaley Jess (uncredited)
- Cameron Hall Mr. Beverley
- Johnny Briggs Skinny Johnson
- Edward Evans Woods
- Toke Townley Mr. 'Smith' (uncredited)
- Nosher Powell Instructor (uncredited)
- Sean Lynch Darkey
- Anthony Oliver Doctor (uncredited)
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- Walter Hudd Magistrate (uncredited)
- Hermione Gingold Queenie
- Stanley Escane Pete
- Michael McKeag Brian
More from Lewis Gilbert
More films directed by Lewis Gilbert, best-rated first: Alfie, Shirley Valentine, You Only Live Twice and Moonraker.
Cosh Boy Plot Summary
What happens in Cosh Boy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Led by 16-year-old Roy Walsh, James Kenney leads a post-war London street gang that specializes in snatching women’s purses, using their membership in a boys’ club as cover. During a club-sponsored dance, Roy meets Rene Collins, Joan Collins, the sister of a gang member, and the pair’s uneasy connection begins to shape the course of events. Over time, Rene submits to his sexual advances, an arrangement that leads to a startling consequence.
Full summary
The whole story of Cosh Boy, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Cosh Boy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the age of the gang leader Roy Walsh at the beginning of the film?
Cars in Cosh Boy
1 car on screen: the 1947 Wolseley 14/60.
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1947 Wolseley 14/60 Minor role
Cosh Boy Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “The Slasher” and “坏男孩”.
- Also known as
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- The Slasher
- 坏男孩
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Cosh Boy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Cosh Boy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cosh Boy?
Cosh Boy runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was Cosh Boy released?
Cosh Boy was released on February 1, 1953.
Who directed Cosh Boy?
Cosh Boy was directed by Lewis Gilbert.
More films by Lewis Gilbert Who is in the cast of Cosh Boy?
Cosh Boy stars James Kenney as Roy Walsh, Nancy Roberts as Gran Walsh and Hermione Baddeley as Mrs. Collins, among 24 credited actors.
Does Cosh Boy have a post-credit scene?
No. Cosh Boy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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