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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

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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.

Director
Tony Richardson
Release date
Sep 20, 1962
Original language
English
Origin
United Kingdom

Cast of The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

  • Portrait of Michael Redgrave

    Michael Redgrave

    Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor

  • Portrait of Tom Courtenay

    Tom Courtenay

    Colin Smith

  • Portrait of Avis Bunnage

    Avis Bunnage

    Mrs. Smith

  • Portrait of Alec McCowen

    Alec McCowen

    Brown, House Master

  • Portrait of James Bolam

    James Bolam

    Mike

  • Portrait of Joe Robinson

    Joe Robinson

    Roach

  • Portrait of Dervis Ward

    Dervis Ward

    Detective

  • Topsy Jane

    Audrey

  • Portrait of Julia Foster

    Julia Foster

    Gladys

  • Portrait of James Fox

    James Fox

    Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)

  • Portrait of John Thaw

    John Thaw

    Bosworth (uncredited)

  • Portrait of Arthur Mullard

    Arthur Mullard

    Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)

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