The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
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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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
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Topsy Jane
Audrey
Julia Foster
Gladys
James Fox
Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
John Thaw
Bosworth (uncredited)
Arthur Mullard
Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)
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- When was The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner released?
- The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner was released in 1962. It has a runtime of 104 minutes.
- What kind of film is The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?
- The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is a drama film. 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 dista…
- Who stars in The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?
- The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner stars Michael Redgrave, Tom Courtenay, Avis Bunnage and Alec McCowen.