The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

Drama · 1962 · 1h 44m

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7.2/10 · TMDB

Overview

A rebellious youth, sentenced to a boy’s reformatory for robbing a bakery, rises through the ranks of the institution by impressing its Governor through his prowess as a long distance runner. He is encouraged to compete in an upcoming race, but faces ridicule from his peers.

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Cast & crew

Michael RedgraveRuxton Towers Reformatory Governor
Tom CourtenayColin Smith
Avis BunnageMrs. Smith
Alec McCowenBrown, House Master
James BolamMike
Joe RobinsonRoach
Dervis WardDetective
Topsy JaneAudrey
Julia FosterGladys
James FoxWilly Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
John ThawBosworth (uncredited)
Arthur MullardChief Borstal Officer (uncredited)
Philip MartinStacy (uncredited)
John BrookingGreen (uncredited)
Raymond DyerGordon (uncredited)

Information

Release date
20 September 1962
Director
Tony Richardson
Genres
Drama
Runtime
1h 44m
Country of origin
United Kingdom

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