The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)

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.

Directing:
  • Tony Richardson

Writing:
  • Alan Sillitoe

Stars:
Release Date: 1962-09-20
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  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 104
Tom Courtenay
Tom Courtenay
Colin Smith
Frank Finlay
Frank Finlay
Booking Office Clerk (uncredited)
Michael Redgrave
Michael Redgr...
Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
John Thaw
John Thaw
Bosworth (uncredited)
James Fox
James Fox
Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
Julia Foster
Julia Foster
Gladys
Avis Bunnage
Avis Bunnage
Mrs. Smith
Alec McCowen
Alec McCowen
Brown, House Master
James Bolam
James Bolam
Mike
Joe Robinson
Joe Robinson
Roach
Dervis Ward
Dervis Ward
Detective
Topsy Jane
Topsy Jane
Audrey
Philip Martin
Philip Martin
Stacy (uncredited)
Arthur Mullard
Arthur Mullar...
Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)
Ray Austin
Ray Austin
Harry Craig (uncredited)
Anthony Sagar
Anthony Sagar
Fenton (uncredited)
Peter Kriss
Peter Kriss
Scott (uncredited)
Peter Madden
Peter Madden
Mr. Smith (uncredited)
Dallas Cavell
Dallas Cavell
Lord Jaspers (uncredited)
James Cairncross
James Cairncr...
Mr. Jones (uncredited)
Derek Fowlds
Derek Fowlds
Borstal Inmate (uncredited)
Billy Murray
Billy Murray
Borstal Inmate (uncredited)
Ernest Blyth
Ernest Blyth
Army Officer at Sports Day (uncredited)
Jim Brady
Jim Brady
Man in Cafe (uncredited)
Charles Dyer
Charles Dyer
Bit Part (uncredited)
Edward Fox
Edward Fox
Extra (uncredited)
Christopher Parker
Christopher P...
Bill Smith - Colin's Brother (uncredited)
Corin Redgrave
Corin Redgrav...
Spectator at Sports Day (uncredited)
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