George Ghent is an actor and writer known for The Avengers (1961), The Starlost (1973) and The Starlost: Deception (1980).
A young Englishman dreams of escaping from his working class family and dead-end job as an undertaker's assistant. A number of indiscretions cause him to lie in order to avoid the penalties. His life turns into a mess and he has an opportunity to run away and leave it all behind.
Cat burglar Henry Clarke and his accomplices the Moreaus attempt to steal diamonds from the chateau of millionaire Salinas.
The working-class Smiths change their initially sunny views on World War I after the three boys of the family witness the harsh reality of trench warfare.