Play Safe (1978): Cast
Play Safe is a 1978 short animated drama directed by David Eady, starring Bernard Cribbins as Robin (voice), Brian Wilde and Jayne Tottman. It runs 10 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 10 min
- Director
- David Eady
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Electricity Council
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Play Safe About?
The premise of Play Safe without spoilers.
Commissioned for the Electricity Council’s ‘Understanding Electricity’ campaign, Play Safe comprises three striking short fillers that warn children about the deadly hazards of playing near overhead power lines and substations. While youngsters soar kites and radio‑controlled planes, Harry Robinson’s electronic score adds a persistent, menacing pulse.
Play Safe Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- public information film
- electricity
- electrocution
- safety
- educational film
- child safety
- independent film
Play Safe Cast & Characters
Bernard Cribbins leads the cast as Robin (voice), with Brian Wilde as Owl (voice) and Jayne Tottman as Amy. Directed by David Eady.
- Director David Eady
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Bernard Cribbins as Robin (voice) - Brian Wilde as Owl (voice)
- Jayne Tottman as Amy
More from David Eady
More films directed by David Eady: Danger on Dartmoor, Night Ferry, Hide and Seek and Anoop and the Elephant.
Cars in Play Safe
4 cars on screen, including the 1975 Austin Maxi and the 1974 Ford Transit MkI.
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1975 Austin Maxi Minor role -
1974 Ford Transit MkI Minor role -
1953 AEC Regal IV RF Background role -
1960 Renault Estafette Background role
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Movies Like Play Safe
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Play Safe, Kid Safe: The Video and I’m No Fool with Electricity.
Play Safe FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Play Safe, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Play Safe?
Play Safe runs 10 minutes.
When was Play Safe released?
Play Safe was released on January 2, 1978.
Who directed Play Safe?
Play Safe was directed by David Eady.
More films by David Eady Who is in the cast of Play Safe?
Play Safe stars Bernard Cribbins as Robin (voice), Brian Wilde as Owl (voice) and Jayne Tottman as Amy.
Does Play Safe have a post-credit scene?
No. Play Safe has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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