The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)

A rebellious youth sentenced to a reformatory for robbing a bakery rises through the ranks of the institution through his prowess as a long distance runner. During his solitary runs, reveries of his life and times before his incarceration lead him to re-evaluate his privileged status as a prized athlete.

Directing:
  • Tony Richardson

Writing:
  • Alan Sillitoe

Stars:
Release Date: 1962-09-20
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  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 104
James Bolam
James Bolam
Mike
Julia Foster
Julia Foster
Gladys
Tom Courtenay
Tom Courtenay
Colin Smith
Alec McCowen
Alec McCowen
Brown, House Master
Michael Redgrave
Michael Redgr...
Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
Avis Bunnage
Avis Bunnage
Mrs. Smith
Joe Robinson
Joe Robinson
Roach
James Fox
James Fox
Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner
John Thaw
John Thaw
Bosworth
Arthur Mullard
Arthur Mullar...
Chief Borstal Officer
Ray Austin
Ray Austin
Craig
Peter Madden
Peter Madden
Mr Smith
Frank Finlay
Frank Finlay
Booking Office Clerk
Derek Fowlds
Derek Fowlds
Borstal Inmate
Billy Murray
Billy Murray
Borstal Inmate (uncredited)
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