The Devil's Playground is a 1976 semi-autobigraphical film by Australian director Fred Schepisi. It recounts his experiences growing up and going to school in a Catholic seminary. His focus is on the trials of the flesh and the tensions that arise, for both priests and students, from the religious injunction to control one's sexuality. The film won the 1976 Australian Film Institute Award for Best Film, Best Direction, Best Lead Actor for both Simon Burke and Nick Tate, Best Screenplay, Best Achievement in Cinematography, and the Jury Prize. The Devil's Playground grossed $334,000 at the box... office in Australia, which is equivalent to $1,726,780 in 2009 dollars.
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| Release date: | August 12, 1976 |
| Directed by: | Fred Schepisi |
| Runtime: | 107 Minutes |
| Producer: | Fred Schepisi |
| Editor: | Brian Kavanagh, Margaret Cardin |
| Music by: | Bruce Smeaton |
| Cinematography: | Ian Baker |
| Screenplay by: | Fred Schepisi |