The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
Director: Tony Richardson
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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Cast
Michael Redgrave
Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
Tom Courtenay
Colin Smith
Avis Bunnage
Mrs. Smith
Alec McCowen
Brown, House Master
James Bolam
Mike
Joe Robinson
Roach
Dervis Ward
Detective
Topsy Jane
Audrey
Julia Foster
Gladys
James Fox
Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
John Thaw
Bosworth (uncredited)
Arthur Mullard
Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)
In brief
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962) is a drama film. With an average rating of 7.2/10 from 169 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 44min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner runs 104 minutes (1h 44min).
What rating does The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner have?
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner has an average rating of 7.2/10 based on 169 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner from?
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner was released in 1962.
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