Colin Smith (Tom Courtenay) is sent to a juvenile detention center run by Governor (Michael Redgrave). He is encouraged into long distance running when he shows some proficiency.
This is a British film about class, punishment, coming-of-age, and moral redemption. Tom Courtenay delivers an interesting performance and he won a BAFTA for it. It's definitely worthwhile to see especially for the race finish. Is there a British New Wave? Maybe this could be considered as one. It has a modern sensibility with its structure and subject matter.
This is a British film about class, punishment, coming-of-age, and moral redemption. Tom Courtenay delivers an interesting performance and he won a BAFTA for it. It's definitely worthwhile to see especially for the race finish. Is there a British New Wave? Maybe this could be considered as one. It has a modern sensibility with its structure and subject matter.