The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)

1962-09-20 United Kingdom 104 Min. PG-13
7.189 148 votes

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.

Cast

Michael Redgrave is Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
Tom Courtenay is Colin Smith
Colin Smith
Avis Bunnage is Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Smith
Alec McCowen is Brown, House Master
Brown, House Master
James Bolam is Mike
Mike
Joe Robinson is Roach
Roach
Dervis Ward is Detective
Detective
Topsy Jane is Audrey
Audrey
Julia Foster is Gladys
Gladys
James Fox is Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
John Thaw is Bosworth (uncredited)
Bosworth (uncredited)
Arthur Mullard is Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)
Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)

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