
Overview
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
- Director
- Tony Richardson
- Writer
- Alan Sillitoe
- Original Language
- English
- Budget
- N/A
Cast
Alec McCowen
Avis Bunnage
Dervis Ward
James Bolam
James Fox
Joe Robinson
Julia Foster
Michael Redgrave
Tom Courtenay
Topsy Jane
Keywords
based on short story
borstal
kitchen sink realism
prison
rebel
sports
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