Comedy / Family
UK,
1955, 96 min
Directed by:
Carol ReedScreenplay:
Wolf MankowitzCinematography:
Edward ScaifeComposer:
Benjamin FrankelCast:
Celia Johnson, Diana Dors, David Kossoff, Joe Robinson, Brenda De Banzie, Lou Jacobi, Sidney James, Harry Baird, Alfie Bass, Spike Milligan, Harold Kasket (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
Joe is a young boy who lives in a poor section in London. He becomes convinced that through the mythical powers of a unicorn, he can grant the wishes of his mother and friends. Joe searches endlessly and finally discovers his unicornówhich turns out to be just a goat with a misshapen horn. Or is it? (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1956 - David Kossoff (Best British Actor)
Cannes Film Festival
- 1955 - Carol Reed (Golden Palm - Official Competition)