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A Child in the Crowd

6.519761h 25mMovieDrama

Deserted by his father, and dislocated by the Second World War, Paul is a boy who wants affection and attention and cannot find it at home. For a while, he becomes the pet of some German soldiers, running errands for them. Later, he helps…

DirectorGérard Blain
WritersGérard Blain·Michel Pérez
ProducersClaude Berri·Gérard Blain

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Cast · Directed by Gérard Blain

JC
Jean François Cimino
Child
CCCésar Chauveau
César Chauveau
Paul (Teenager)
AK
Annie Kovaks
Mother of Paul
CC
Cécile Cousseau
Micheline, enfant
CT
Claude Treille
Micheline, adolescente
JB
Jean Bertal
Father of Paul
GS
Gabrielle Sassoum
La grand-mère
RB
Raymonde Badé-Mauffroy
La maîtresse (as Raymonde Mauffroy)
JB
Jacques Benoît-Lévy
School Director
CC
Claude Cernay
Gilles
JD
Jurgens Doeres
Laurent
BS
Bernard Soufflet
Jacques

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A Child in the Crowd — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Child in the Crowd?

A Child in the Crowd isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is A Child in the Crowd on Netflix?

No, A Child in the Crowd is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is A Child in the Crowd on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Child in the Crowd isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch A Child in the Crowd for free?

A Child in the Crowd isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for A Child in the Crowd?

A Child in the Crowd hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 23, 1976. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.