The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
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Synopsis
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.
Details
- Tony Richardson
- September 20, 1962
- Released
- United Kingdom
- Woodfall Film Productions
- 1h 44m
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Cast
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Michael RedgraveRuxton Towers Reformatory Governor -
Tom CourtenayColin Smith -
Avis BunnageMrs. Smith -
Alec McCowenBrown, House Master -
James BolamMike -
Joe RobinsonRoach -
Dervis WardDetective -
Topsy JaneAudrey
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Julia FosterGladys -
James FoxWilly Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited) -
John ThawBosworth (uncredited) -
Arthur MullardChief Borstal Officer (uncredited)
