It's a trip down memeory lane for me. I was also 12 in 1959 and I can identify strongly with the child actors in the film.
Haley is brilliant in the part and shows a natural flare for acting.
Dockside landscape is familiar as I was born in Plymouth with fishing boats and the Royal Navy warships coming and going.
The story, although predictable is made better for Haley's presence in it.
