Jimmy Brewster (Alan Bates) is a ruthlessly ambitious real estate agent who will do anything to rise above his working-class roots. When he meets his boss's broke and desperate son, Charlie (Denholm Elliott), he can't believe his luck and offers to pay him for lessons on all things upper crust. Charlie proves a willing and capable teacher, but when he comes into some real money and loses interest in his pupil, Jimmy panics. Nominated for a BAFTA award for Best Cinematography.