The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)

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.

Date of release
1962-09-20
TMDB
7.2 / 10 (177)
Runtime
1h 44m
Genres
Drama
Director
Tony Richardson

Casting

  • Michael Redgrave — Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
  • Tom Courtenay — Colin Smith
  • Avis Bunnage — Mrs. Smith
  • Alec McCowen — Brown, House Master
  • James Bolam — Mike
  • Joe Robinson — Roach
  • Dervis Ward — Detective
  • Topsy Jane — Audrey
  • Julia Foster — Gladys
  • James Fox — Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
  • John Thaw — Bosworth (uncredited)
  • Arthur Mullard — Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)

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