Young life in the East End of London is pictured with warmth and understanding by non-professional actors; a moving portrait of the generation gap. England.
Del and his friends agree to take part in a robbery with a boy fresh from the borstal prison. When Del falls in love with Irene they decide to run away from their nagging parents - and the law.
theft
juvenile delinquent
rebellious youth
train robbery
first love
british youth
underage girlfriend
neorealism
monosyllabic
non conformity
kitchen sink realism
young lovers
runaway lovers
runaway couple
stolen goods
motorcycle rider