Terry on the Fence

Terry on the Fence

5.2IMDb Score
Released:1985-02-05
Genre:Drama
Duration:70 min
Director:Frank Godwin
Actors:Jack McNicholl, Neville Watson, Tracey Ann-Morris, Susan Jameson
Production:Children's Film Foundation (CFF), The Rank Organisation

Overview:

A mixed-up, teenage runaway becomes involved with a tough teenage street gang and its lawless activities while trying to find a way to redeem himself.

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