The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)

A rebellious youth sentenced to a reformatory for robbing a bakery rises through the ranks of the institution through his prowess as a long distance runner. During his solitary runs, reveries of his life and times before his incarceration lead him to re-evaluate his privileged status as a prized athlete.

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
Peter Madden
Peter Madden
Mr. Smith (uncredited)
Michael Redgrave
Michael Redgr...
Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
John Thaw
John Thaw
Bosworth (uncredited)
Alec McCowen
Alec McCowen
Brown, House Master
Avis Bunnage
Avis Bunnage
Mrs. Smith
Julia Foster
Julia Foster
Gladys
James Bolam
James Bolam
Mike
Joe Robinson
Joe Robinson
Roach
James Fox
James Fox
Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
Arthur Mullard
Arthur Mullar...
Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)
Frank Finlay
Frank Finlay
Booking Office Clerk (uncredited)
Derek Fowlds
Derek Fowlds
Borstal Inmate (uncredited)
Ray Austin
Ray Austin
Harry Craig (uncredited)
Billy Murray
Billy Murray
Borstal Inmate (uncredited)
Jim Brady
Jim Brady
Man in Cafe (uncredited)
Charles Dyer
Charles Dyer
Bit Part (uncredited)
Edward Fox
Edward Fox
Extra (uncredited)
Corin Redgrave
Corin Redgrav...
Spectator at Sports Day (uncredited)
Chris Williams
Chris William...
Ranley Boy (uncredited)
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