6.7Adopt a Highway
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Directed by Tony Richardson
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.
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Joe Robinson
Roach
Dervis Ward
Detective
Topsy Jane
Audrey

Julia Foster
Gladys

James Fox
Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)

John Thaw
Bosworth (uncredited)

Arthur Mullard
Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)

Philip Martin
Stacy (uncredited)
John Brooking
Green (uncredited)