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.| Status: | Released (1962-09-20) |
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| Awards: | Won 1 BAFTA Award5 wins & 2 nominations total |
| Screen: | Alan Sillitoe |
| Productions: | Woodfall Film Productions |
| Production Countries: | United Kingdom |
| Spoken Languages: | English |
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Casts
- 7640: Michael Redgrave - Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
- 14011: Tom Courtenay - Colin Smith
- 79356: Avis Bunnage - Mrs. Smith
- 8224: Alec McCowen - Brown, House Master
- 79357: James Bolam - Mike
- 79358: Joe Robinson - Roach
- 79359: Dervis Ward - Detective
Crews
- 32765: Tony Richardson - Director - Directing
- 79354: Alan Sillitoe - Screenplay - Writing
- 4722002: Robin Webb - Stunts - Crew
- 1406343: Jimmy Evans - Makeup Artist - Costume & Make-Up
- 1706168: John Danischewsky - Third Assistant Director - Directing
- 30175: Edward Marshall - Art Direction - Art
- 10340: Maude Spector - Casting - Production
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Tom Courtenay is superb as "Colin Smith" who, along with his pal "Mike" (James Bolam) spends much of his time committing petty crimes to alleviate the boredom of his life. When his father dies, his rather venal mother (Avis Bunnage) can't wait for the insurance money; hooks up almost ....
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