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.
- Region Code:
- Region 2
- Duration:
- 99 minutes
- Extras:
- DVD 9, Anamorphic (16:9), Language(s): English, Hard of Hearing Subtitles: English, Interactive Menu, Screen ratio 1:1.78, PCM Stereo, Commentary: with actor Tom Courtenay, writer Alan Sillitoe and film historian Robert Murphy, Documentaries: 'Momma Don't Allow' (1956) and a video essay by cinematographer Walter Lassally