Summary
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.
Details
Release Date: September 20, 1962
Runtime: 104 minutes
Genres: Drama
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 7.2/10 (154 votes)
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Cast
Michael Redgrave
Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
Tom Courtenay
Colin Smith
Avis Bunnage
Mrs. Smith
Alec McCowen
Brown, House Master
James Bolam
Mike
Joe Robinson
Roach
Dervis Ward
Detective
Topsy Jane
Audrey
Julia Foster
Gladys
James Fox
Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
John Thaw
Bosworth (uncredited)
Arthur Mullard
Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)
Anthony Sagar
Fenton (uncredited)
Peter Kriss
Scott (uncredited)
Peter Madden
Mr. Smith (uncredited)
Dallas Cavell
Lord Jaspers (uncredited)
James Cairncross
Mr. Jones (uncredited)
Frank Finlay
Booking Office Clerk (uncredited)
Derek Fowlds
Borstal Inmate (uncredited)
Billy Murray
Borstal Inmate (uncredited)
Ernest Blyth
Army Officer at Sports Day (uncredited)
Jim Brady
Man in Cafe (uncredited)
Edward Fox
Extra (uncredited)
Christopher Parker
Bill Smith - Colin's Brother (uncredited)
Corin Redgrave
Spectator at Sports Day (uncredited)