The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
Drama

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

7.2(169 votes)·1962 104m·EN· United Kingdom

Directed by Tony Richardson

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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7.2/10

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Director

Tony Richardson

Studios

Woodfall Film Productions

Budget

Revenue

Cast

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

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Dervis Ward

Detective

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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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