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Sep 20, 1962 GB 104 min NR

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Drama

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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1962), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Expect a Drama blend, with a runtime close to 104 minutes.

Cast highlights include Michael Redgrave, Tom Courtenay, Avis Bunnage, Alec McCowen.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

prison, sports, rebel, based on short story, kitchen sink realism, borstal

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Plot

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.