IF.... (Starring Malcolm McDowell) Original Theatrical Trailer (Masters of Cinema)

Legendary director Lindsay Anderson expanded on the social outrage and intense character focus of his debut This Sporting Life with this combustible tale of teenage insurrection. Winner of the 1969 Palme d'Or at Cannes, If.... was a popular triumph and instantly recognised as a classic.

A caustic portrait of a traditional boys' boarding school, where social hierarchy reigns supreme and power remains in the hands of distanced and ineffectual teachers and callously vicious prefects. But three junior pupils, led by Mick Travis (played by Malcolm McDowell in the role that would catapult him to becoming one of Britain's most iconic actors), decide on a shocking course of action to redress the balance of privilege once and for all.

Packed to bursting with its director's customary passion and experimentation, If.... remains one of cinema's quintessential tales of rebellion, a radical snapshot of late 60s' change, and one of the towering achievements of British film in any era. The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present this masterpiece in a new Blu-ray edition.

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[grandma]

This is my favourite in the Harry Potter series.

[ldhproductions]

Few people remember this film, but those who do, know how much of a gem it is.

[brman]

I am now 67, but saw this film at the Regal cinema in Marlow over 50 years ago. It made a big impression on me as I was attending the local grammar school at the time and probably did not improve my dislike of authority, having been punished regularly by masters and prefects. The climax of the story where the rebels shoot at both masters and prefects from a rooftop, having first smoked them out of the school hall on speech day, had me grinning like a cheshire cat. And I'm still not keen on authority, especially now. A must see for stroppy teenagers of all ages.

[eduardoalcala]

Stanley Kubrick had watched this film more than 4 times, and when he was reading the third page of the Orange Clockwork (the novel) he immediately saw Malcolm McDowell's face in it... the rest is history

[squishmallowfan]

This is a classic. It totally nailed the British Public School aesthetic as...no I'm getting pretentious. Anyone who went through this system knows exactly what it's about.

[slewvian]

An outstanding classic Malcolm Mcdowel is excellent. loved it

[Sigismund]

I love how one character is just "Girl"

[tinaholman]

Malcolm McDowell and that BCA motorcycle are breathtaking!!!

[jamespavitt]

More or less a documentary of my time at a similar school (minus the armed rebellion that is).

[olivermullan]

Been one of my favourites since I was 10 years old! I never knew about this trailer and that they released one upon its release. Its a bit too bright mixing into a very dark surreal film though.

[phillipphinney]

Saw this upon release and I've never forgotten Christine Noonan as. . .the girl.

[foxworthall]

One of the best film's I've ever seen!!!

[Neil.C]

Adrian Edmonsons autobiography brought me here.

[PLATINFERN]

Is there a link to find this movie in full?

[sav]

The Sanctus will never be the same again. It will stay in your head for the rest of your life.

[ErenJaegerDidNothingWrong]

I had this on criterion collection dvd.

[maryfinelli]

Thanks! Hadn't heard of it before but I don't know why.

[thehaloofthesun]

I guess I’ll be getting this. It looks to special to not have.

[anthonydiaz]

I like The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner more.

[langelodidio-goaldo]

Pellicola molto bella, certo nulla di eccezionale ma comunque gradevole, finale grottesco, quindi molto bella e molto bella per me come valutazione è 7, 5.