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Reference Type The Bulletin journal
Title A reputation that is well deserved
Author(s)Sandra Hall
Publication Date 18-08-1976
Comments The article discusses The Devil's Playground favourably. Doesn't just review the film but also discusses issues behing the film such as publicity.
Synopsis The article first disucusses the success of the film in reference to the Cannes Film Festival. It also makes reference to Fred Schepisi's company The Film House who put up a large proportion of the budget.

The article then goes into the setting of the film and the catholic issues which arise in the film. It dissucsses some of the problems the main character faces and also makes mention of the teaching brothers in the film.

It takes about the actor's performances and some mistakes that were made in the casting process. it provides a positive in depth review of the film.
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