CinemaOSMovie · 1962 · 1h 44m · NR
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
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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.

Directed byTony Richardson

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
EN
Released
September 20, 1962
Studios
Woodfall Film Productions

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1962 The loneliness of the long distance runner Official Trailer 1 Woodfall Film Productions

1962 The loneliness of the long distance runner Official Trailer 1 Woodfall Film Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Audrey

Julia Foster

Julia Foster

Gladys

James Fox

James Fox

Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)

Creative team
Directed by
Tony Richardson
Tony Richardson
Written by
Alan Sillitoe
Produced by
Tony Richardson
Tony Richardson

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