Basic Info
Release: September 20, 1962
Runtime: 104 min
Rating: ⭐ 7.2/10 (157 votes)
Status: Released
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1962 The loneliness of the long distance runner Official Trailer 1 Woodfall Film Productions (YouTube)
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
1962
104 min
⭐ 7.2/10
157 votes
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.
Genres
Drama
Production Countries
- United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
- English en
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Cast
Michael Redgrave
Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
Tom Courtenay
Colin Smith
Avis Bunnage
Mrs. Smith
Alec McCowen
Brown, House Master
James Bolam
Mike
Joe Robinson
Roach
Dervis Ward
Detective
Topsy Jane
Audrey
Julia Foster
Gladys
James Fox
Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
John Thaw
Bosworth (uncredited)
Arthur Mullard
Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)
Crew
Tony Richardson
Director
Alan Sillitoe
Screenplay
Tony Richardson
Producer
John Addison
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