Framed Prints From Memory Lane
Framed Print of David Bradley, (aged 14) playing the part of Billy Casper, pictured with his Kestral
David Bradley, (aged 14) playing the part of Billy Casper, pictured with his Kestral, on the film set of the film Kes.
Kes is a 1969 release drama film directed by Ken Loach and produced by Tony Garnett. The film is based on the 1968 novel A Kestrel for a Knave, written by the Barnsley-born author Barry Hines. The film is ranked seventh in the British Film Institutes Top Ten (British). Films and among the top ten in its list of the 50 films you should see by the age of 14.
The film was shot on location around Barnsley, Yorkshire, including St. Helens School, Athersley South, later renamed Edward Sheerien School (demolished in 2011); and in and around the streets of Hoyland and Hoyland Common.
Fifteen-year-old Billy Casper has little hope in life. He is picked on, both at home by his physically and verbally abusive older half-brother, Jud, and at school, by his schoolmates and by abusive teachers.
One day, Billy takes a kestrel from a nest on a farm. His interest in learning falconry prompts him to steal a book on the subject from a secondhand book shop. As the relationship between Billy and Kes, the kestrel, improves during the training, so does Billys outlook and horizons. For the first time in the film, Billy receives praise, from his English teacher after delivering an impromptu talk about training Kes.
Jud leaves money and instructions for Billy to place a bet on two horses, but, after consulting a bettor who tells him the horses are unlikely to win, Billy spends the money on fish and chips and intends to purchase meat for his bird (instead the butcher gives him scrap meat free of charge). However, the horses do win. Outraged at losing a payout of more than £ 10, Jud takes revenge by killing Billys kestrel. Grief-stricken, Billy retrieves the birds broken body from the waste bin and, after showing it to Jud and his mother, buries the bird on the hillside overlooking the field where he d flown.
Picture taken 15th July 1968. © Mirrorpix
Artwork Licensed From Memory Lane (Daily Mirror)
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Media ID 21807217
David Bradley Kes , Ken Loach Directed Films , Billy Casper Actor , Classic British Drama Films , Child Star David Bradley
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Step into the past with our framed print from Memory Lane Prints. Witness a young David Bradley, aged 14, embodying the role of Billy Casper in the iconic film Kes. This evocative image finds Bradley on set, sharing a heartfelt moment with his beloved Kestrel falcon. A must-have for film enthusiasts and fans of British cinema, this framed print adds a touch of nostalgia and intrigue to any space. Recall the magic of Kes, a 1969 release drama film directed by Ken Loach, with this stunning, professionally framed piece.
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Photo Prints - Step into the past with our photographic print featuring a young David Bradley (aged 14) in his iconic role as Billy Casper from the classic film Kes. This image shows Bradley's intense focus as he connects with his beloved Kestrel, a Sheppard bird, on the film set. Relive the nostalgia of this British drama masterpiece directed by Ken Loach with this stunning, print. A must-have for film enthusiasts and avian lovers alike.
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Canvas Prints - Step into the past with our Canvas Prints, featuring a timeless moment from the classic British film Kes. Witness a young David Bradley, aged 14, brilliantly portraying Billy Casper as he forms an unbreakable bond with his beloved kestrel, Kestrel, on the film set of Kes (1969). This evocative print, brought to you by Memory Lane Prints, captures the raw emotion and authenticity of Ken Loach's groundbreaking drama. Add this extraordinary piece to your collection and bring the magic of cinema into your home.
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Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.3cm x 19.5cm (7.6" x 7.7")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
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