If....

"Which side will you be on?"

May 21 1969 R 1h 51m
Crime, Drama

In an English boys' boarding school, social hierarchy reigns supreme and power remains in the hands of distanced and ineffectual teachers and callously vicious prefects in the Upper Sixth. Three Lower Sixth students, Wallace, Johnny and leader Mick Travis decide on a shocking course of action to redress the balance of privilege once and for all.

Plot

In an indictment of the British public school system, we follow Mick and his mostly younger friends through a series of indignities and occasionally abuse as any fond feelings toward these schools are destroyed. When Mick and his friends rebel, violently, the catch phrase, "which side would you be on" becomes quite stark.

Written by

David Sherwin, John Howlett

Directed by

Lindsay Anderson

Cast

Malcolm McDowell, David Wood, Richard Warwick

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Memorial Enterprises, Paramount

Languages

Latin, English

Awards

Nominated for 2 BAFTA 2 wins & 4 nominations total

Trailers
IF.... (Starring Malcolm McDowell) Original Theatrical Trailer (Masters of Cinema)
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