16-year-old skinhead Trevor has no regard for authority, and would rather spend his time stealing cars than sitting in the detention centre to which he is sent. Social worker Harry Parker tries his best, but Trevor is only interested when there's something in it for him. The centre authorities try to conform Trevor to the norms of society, but he takes no notice, and would rather speak in a torrent of four-letter words and racial abuse.

Tim Roth
as Trevor

Terry Richards
as Errol Dupray

Bill Stewart
as Peter Clive

Eric Richard
as Harry Parker

Geoffrey Hutchings
as Superintendent

Sean Chapman
as Barry Giller

John Bleasdale
as Policeman

Noel Diacomo
as Solicitor

Maurice Quick
as Magistrate

Sharon Courtney
as House Parent