The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

Name: The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
Genre: Drama
Released: 1962-09-20
Rating: 7.2

7.2(177)

1h 44m

1962

Released

en

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.

Release Date

September 20, 1962

Production

Woodfall Film Productions

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Cast

44 people

Michael Redgrave

Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor

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Tom Courtenay

Colin Smith

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Avis Bunnage

Mrs. Smith

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Alec McCowen

Brown, House Master

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James Bolam

Mike

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Joe Robinson

Roach

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Dervis Ward

Detective

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Topsy Jane

Audrey

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Julia Foster

Gladys

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James Fox

Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)

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John Thaw

Bosworth (uncredited)

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Arthur Mullard

Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)

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