Sylvia Syms and Herbert Lom star in this hard-hitting drama set in the slums of prewar London. Directed by Oscar nominee J. Lee Thompon, the film earned BAFTA nominations for Best Actress and Screenplay. Encouraged by his mother, young Tommy opts to earn money the easy way by working for a local racketeer who preys on the families of Kennedy Street. Jess, the mother, also tries to convince her daughter Hetty to marry the criminal. Unable to bear this squalid existence any longer, Hetty tries to run from her home.   No. Discs: 1 DVD Cert PG Running Time: 1hr 36