The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
1962 · Movie · NR · 104 min · ★ 7.2
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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Details
- Years
- 1962
- Release date
- 1962-09-20
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Max quality
- SD
- TMDB rating
- 7.2/10 (169 votes)
Themes
- prison
- sports
- rebel
- based on short story
- kitchen sink realism
- borstal
Cast & crew
Michael Redgrave
as Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
Tom Courtenay
as Colin Smith
Avis Bunnage
as Mrs. Smith
Alec McCowen
as Brown, House Master
James Bolam
as Mike
Joe Robinson
as Roach
- DW
Dervis Ward
as Detective
- TJ
Topsy Jane
as Audrey
Julia Foster
as Gladys
James Fox
as Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
Directed by Tony Richardson