Synopsis
In 1830s England, Tom Brown attends a rugby boys' school, where his moral and personal growth is formed through friendship, bullying–particularly from the cruel Flashman–and the influence of headmaster Dr Thomas Arnold.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
9 audience votes
Key crew
- Noel LangleyScreenplay
- Gordon ParryDirector
- Richard AddinsellOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- John Howard DaviesTom Brown
- Robert NewtonThomas Arnold
- James HayterOld Thomas
- John CharlesworthEast
- John ForrestFlashman
- Michael HordernWilkes
- Max BygravesCoach Guard
- Francis de WolffSquire Brown
- Amy VenessMrs. Wixie
- Brian WorthJudd
- Rachel GurneyMrs. Arthur
- Michael BrennanBlack Bart
Stills
Themes
based on novel or bookboarding schoolbullyingrugbyschooldisciplineflogging19th century