In pre-WWI Edwardian England, Ronnie Winslow is expelled from the Osborne Naval College for stealing a 5 shilling postal order from a fellow cadet. It's a blow to the father who believes in Ronnie after he claims to be innocent. The father wants a proper trial and the family takes the case all the way to the House of Commons where it becomes a cause celeb and a case of constitutional law.
Adapted from the Terence Rattigan play based on a true story, it is a very compelling story. It's a thrilling drama despite its old fashion nature. That's because the characters are so well drawn, and the nature of the drama is so human. It is about what is right and wrong. It is also a tale of David versus Goliath. The acting is quite natural. The only disappointment is that the trial is somewhat anti-climatic. The House of Commons debate is where the story climaxes. However that can't be helped by the movie.
Adapted from the Terence Rattigan play based on a true story, it is a very compelling story. It's a thrilling drama despite its old fashion nature. That's because the characters are so well drawn, and the nature of the drama is so human. It is about what is right and wrong. It is also a tale of David versus Goliath. The acting is quite natural. The only disappointment is that the trial is somewhat anti-climatic. The House of Commons debate is where the story climaxes. However that can't be helped by the movie.