The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner(1962)

72

1h 44m

  • Drama

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.

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

  • Julia Foster

    Julia Foster

    Gladys

  • James Fox

    James Fox

    Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)

  • John Thaw

    John Thaw

    Bosworth (uncredited)

  • Arthur Mullard

    Arthur Mullard

    Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)

  • Philip Martin

    Philip Martin

    Stacy (uncredited)

  • Peter Madden

    Peter Madden

    Mr. Smith (uncredited)

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    Status

    Released (Sep 20, 1962)

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