1960s British drama which centres on Colin Smith (Tom Courtenay), a cynical working class youth, who finds himself in a boys' reformatory for robbing a bakery. The governor in charge of the reform school (Michael Redgrave) preaches to his inmates that exercise and physical challenge can permanently destroy a boy's rebellious streak. But Colin is fortunate enough to be on the boss's good side due to his natural running prowess and is offered the chance to train for a race against the local public school. Tensions build as the big day approaches and after a lot of time spent thinking on his lonely runs, Colin might just reconsider his naturally rebellious instincts.
Actor: James Bolam
Actor: Avis Bunnage
Actor: Peter Madden
Writer: Alan Stillitoe
Actor: Joe Robinson
Actor: Michael Redgrave
Actor: Dervis Ward
Cinematographer: Walter Cassally
Director: Tony Richardson
Producer: Tony Richardson
Music: John Addison
Cinematographer: Walter Lassally
Actor: Alec McCowen
Actor: John Thaw
Actor: Julia Foster
Actor: Tom Courtenay