The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner(1962)
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.
Director
Tony Richardson
Studio
Woodfall Film Productions
Cast
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
Dervis Ward
as Detective
Topsy Jane
as Audrey
Julia Foster
as Gladys
James Fox
as Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
John Thaw
as Bosworth (uncredited)
Arthur Mullard
as Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1962
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Production Companies
Woodfall Film Productions
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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.
Who directed The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?▼
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner was directed by Tony Richardson and released in 1962. It is a drama film.
How long is The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?▼
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?▼
The cast of The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner includes 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 and more.
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