An all-star cast spearhead this exercise in social realism. Jackie (Richard Attenborough) is poor and lives with his widowed mother. He dreams of marrying the girl across the street, Kitty, whom he loves. In a bid to escape the poverty trap, he agrees to participate in a robbery that goes wrong ending up with a three years stint in Borstal. There he meets various characters who are planning an escape and although initially sceptical, he is persuaded by Alfie (Dirk Bogarde) to join the team. But what if it fails? Directed by Montgomery Tully Writing credits Reginald Beckwith (play) Montgomery Tully Cast (in credits order)complete, awaiting verification Jack Warner .... Governor Richard Attenborough .... Jackie Knowles Dirk Bogarde .... Alfie Rawlins Jimmy Hanley .... Bill Foster Barbara Murray .... Kitty Hurst Patrick Holt .... Tigson Andrew Crawford .... Casey Thora Hird .... Mrs. Knowles Graham Payn .... Plato Cartwright Michael Medwin .... Sparrow John Blythe .... Bossy Alfie Bass .... Basher Stanley Escane .... Bert Robert Desmond .... Spud Martin Tiffen .... Dusty Philip Stainton .... Principal Prison Officer Cyril Chamberlain .... Mr. Johnson Tony Quinn .... Mr. Knight Elspeth March .... Mrs. Smith Frederick Leister .... Judge rest of cast listed alphabetically: Harry Terry .... Borstal Master (uncredited) Ben Williams .... Borstal Master (uncredited) Runtime: 85 min Country: UK Language: English Color: Black and White Sound Mix: Mono Certification: Sweden:Btl
