by Sandra Brennan
synopsis
This Victorian-era drama is based upon the classic novel by Thomas Hughes. It follows the exploits of a young boy forced to attend a rowdy boarding school. There he finds himself surrounded by budding punks and hoods. It is rough at first, but eventually he learns to make friends and handle himself well in the tough environment. The film is also titled Adventures at Rugby.
characteristics
keywords
boarding-school
schoolboy
boys'-school
schoolmaster
English [nationality]

