A rebellious youth, sentenced to a boy’s reformatory for robbing a bakery, rises through the ranks of the institution by impressing its Governor through his prowess as a long distance runner. He is encouraged to compete in an upcoming race, but faces ridicule from his peers.
Cast: Michael Redgrave, Tom Courtenay, Avis Bunnage
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A rebellious youth, sentenced to a boy’s reformatory for robbing a bakery, rises through the ranks of the institution by impressing its Governor through his prowess as a long distance runner. He is encouraged to compete in an upcoming race, but faces ridicule from his peers.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Tony Richardson
- Producers
- Tony Richardson
- Studio
- Woodfall Film Productions
Maturity rating
NRCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
