Released:
1962-09-20

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.

Director:
Tony Richardson

Runtime:
1h 44min

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Michael Redgrave
  as
  Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
• 
  Tom Courtenay
  as
  Colin Smith
• 
  Avis Bunnage
  as
  Mrs. Smith
• 
  Alec McCowen
  as
  Brown, House Master
• 
  James Bolam
  as
  Mike