The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

1962
1h 44m
7.2

7.2/10

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Drama
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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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Woodfall Film Productions
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

prison sports rebel based on short story kitchen sink realism borstal

Quick Facts

Release Date September 20, 1962
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0056194

Cast

Michael Redgrave
Michael Redgrave

Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor

Tom Courtenay
Tom Courtenay

Colin Smith

Avis Bunnage
Avis Bunnage

Mrs. Smith

Alec McCowen
Alec McCowen

Brown, House Master

James Bolam
James Bolam

Mike

Joe Robinson
Joe Robinson

Roach

Dervis Ward
Dervis Ward

Detective

Topsy Jane
Topsy Jane

Audrey

Julia Foster
Julia Foster

Gladys

James Fox
James Fox

Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)

John Thaw
John Thaw

Bosworth (uncredited)

Arthur Mullard
Arthur Mullard

Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)

Key Crew

Tony Richardson
Director
Alan Sillitoe
Screenplay
Tony Richardson
Producer