The Contact is a 1963 British educational short film directed by Philip Wrestler. It stars John Hurt in one of his first film roles, as a physically disabled teenager with cerebral palsy.[1] The film was sponsored by the Spastics Society and designed to educate and combat prejudice against disabled people among young people.[2] The film also featured early appearances by Pauline Collins and Wendy Richard.[3]
The Contact | |
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Directed by | Philip Wrestler |
Starring | John Hurt Pauline Collins Wendy Richard |
Release date | 1963 |
Running time | 12 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
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