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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

(1962)

September 20, 1962 1h 44m
72%
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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.

Tony Richardson

Director

Top Billed Cast

MR

Michael Redgrave

Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor

TC

Tom Courtenay

Colin Smith

AB

Avis Bunnage

Mrs. Smith

AM

Alec McCowen

Brown, House Master

JB

James Bolam

Mike

JR

Joe Robinson

Roach

DW

Dervis Ward

Detective

TJ

Topsy Jane

Audrey

JF

Julia Foster

Gladys

JF

James Fox

Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)

Official Trailer

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