The Green Years (1946): Cast
The Green Years is a 1946 drama directed by Victor Saville, starring Henry O'Neill as Canon Roche, Dean Stockwell and Henry Stephenson. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 7m (127 min)
- Director
- Victor Saville
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Green Years About?
The premise of The Green Years without spoilers.
An orphaned boy, encouraged by his great‑grandfather, dreams of studying medicine and becoming a doctor. He fights to earn a university place, but his stern, unsupportive grandfather continually blocks his efforts, creating a poignant struggle between hope and family opposition.
The Green Years Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- coming of age
- 1900s
- 1910s
- great grandfather
- scotland
- orphan
- family relationships
- catholic
- mother son relationship
- suitcase
- train
- box of chocolates
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- harmonica
- classroom
- the color green
- irish
- first day of school
- bully
- learning how to fight
- teacher
- black eye
- fireplace
- crossing one's self
- priest
- egg
- secret handshake
- microscope
- first communion
- encyclopedia
- church
- storytelling
- religion
- flash forward
- scientist
- medal
- nickname
- awards ceremony
- singer
- singing
- tricycle
- bicycle
- friendship
- bridge
- song
- university
- gramophone
- pipe smoking
- studying
- cleaning a dead chicken
- cramming for a test
The Green Years Cast & Characters
Henry O'Neill leads the cast as Canon Roche, with Dean Stockwell as Robert Shannon as a child and Henry Stephenson as Blakely. Directed by Victor Saville; 80 actors are credited in all.
- Director Victor Saville
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Henry O'Neill as Canon Roche -
Dean Stockwell as Robert Shannon as a child -
Henry Stephenson as Blakely -
Hume Cronyn as Papa Leckie
Also Starring in The Green Years
· 76 more- Norman Lloyd Adam Leckie
- Richard Haydn Jason Reid
- Jessica Tandy Kate Leckie
- Gladys Cooper Grandma Leckie
- John Considine Schoolboy
- Donald Kerr Official at Fair
- Morris Ankrum Dr. Galbraith
- Colin Kenny Registrar
- Wallace Ford Jamie Nigg
- Herbert Evans Lector
- Mitchell Lewis Smithy
- Andy Clyde Saddler Boag
- Eric Mayne Singing Teacher
- Forrester Harvey Peter Dickie
- Brandon Hurst Bookseller
- Charles Coburn Alexander Gow
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- Lumsden Hare Lawyer McKellar
- Jimmy Aubrey Speller
- Norma Varden Mrs. Bosomley
- Helen Dickson Woman at Fair
- Tom Drake Robert Shannon as young man
- Tiny Jones Woman at Fair
- Harry Allen Purser Teeler
- Selena Royle Mama Leckie
- Boyd Davis Master
- Norman Ainsley Sub-Deacon
- John Power Constable
- Allen D. Sewall Station Master
- Gary Gray Boy Making First Communion
- Bobby Hale
- Guy Stockwell Young Boy
- Jean Ransome Mrs. Wallace
- William O'Leary Mr. McTavish
- Eilene Janssen Alison Keith as a child
- Beverly Tyler Alison Keith as a young lady
- Charles Bates Angelo Friscalli
- George McDonald Bertie Jamieson
- Yvette Duguay Daughter
- Peter Cusanelli Father Friscalli
- Richard Lyon Gavin Blair as a child
- Edgar Sherrod Johnson
- Ashley Cowan McEwen
- Peggy Miller Louisa
- David Bair Schoolboy
- Sylvia Andrew Miss Glennie
- George Broughton Assistant Sanitary Inspector
- Violet Seton Rhubarb Woman
- Robert Cory
- John C. McCallum Baggage Man
- Henry H. Daniels Jr. Gavin Blair as a young man
- James Reid
- Blanche Rose Elderly Lady
- Tom Pilkington Postman
- Kathryn Bates Mrs. McTavish
- Bill Scully Priest
- Virginia S. Ellsworth Daughter
- Tom Leffingwell Station Guard
- Russell Burroughs Monitor
- Therese Lyon
- Robert North Murdoch Leckie
- Gabriel Canzona Organ Grinder
- Carmela Restivo Mother Friscalli
- Ada Adams Alison's Mother
- Bonnie Henjum Daughter
- Norman Borine Baggage Man
- Gloria Gordon
- Tommy Hughes
- Dick Ames Assistant Inspector
- Richard Glynn Schoolboy
- Janet Sue Marx Girl
- David McManus Boy
- Dorothy Reisner Daughter Friscalli
- Charles Sadler Angus
- Penny Parker
- Andy Colman
- Richard Scott
The Green Years Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Green Years.
The Green Years Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Das Vermächtnis” and “Anni verdi”.
- Also known as
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- Das Vermächtnis
- Anni verdi
- Anos de Ternura
- Юные годы
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The Green Years FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Green Years, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Green Years?
The Green Years runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
When was The Green Years released?
The Green Years was released on April 4, 1946.
Who directed The Green Years?
The Green Years was directed by Victor Saville.
More films by Victor Saville Who is in the cast of The Green Years?
The Green Years stars Henry O'Neill as Canon Roche, Dean Stockwell as Robert Shannon as a child and Henry Stephenson as Blakely, among 80 credited actors.
Does The Green Years have a post-credit scene?
No. The Green Years has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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