The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)

  • NR
  • 09/21/1962 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 44m

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

Alan Sillitoe

Screenplay, Story

Cast

Michael Redgrave's headshot

Michael Redgrave

Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
Tom Courtenay's headshot

Tom Courtenay

Colin Smith
Avis Bunnage's headshot

Avis Bunnage

Mrs. Smith
Alec McCowen's headshot

Alec McCowen

Brown, House Master
James Bolam's headshot

James Bolam

Mike
Joe Robinson's headshot

Joe Robinson

Roach
Dervis Ward's headshot

Dervis Ward

Detective
Topsy Jane's headshot

Topsy Jane

Audrey

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