Directed by Tony Richardson Colin Smith (Tom Courtenay) grows more rebellious after his father passes away, and an eventual robbery lands him in a juvenile detention center that doubles as an all-boys boarding school. There he demonstrates an unmatched athletic ability that excites the adults who run the school and offers him special privilege over … Continue reading The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)
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45 Years (2015)
Directed by Andrew Haigh 45 Years takes place over the course of a week, but for Kate Mercer (Charlotte Rampling) it feels like an eternity. That's because a woman from husband Geoff's (Tom Courtenay) past will resurface, even if only in spirit, raising questions about the foundation of their marriage, 45 years earlier. There is … Continue reading 45 Years (2015)
