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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner(1962)

  • September 20, 1962
  • 1 h 44 min
  • Drama
7.2TMDB · 175 votes
7.5IMDb
73%Rotten Tomatoes

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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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

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    Topsy Jane

    Audrey

  • Julia Foster

    Julia Foster

    Gladys

  • James Fox

    James Fox

    Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)

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