The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)
1h 44m · 20 Sep 1962
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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.
| Movie ID | 34197 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Tony Richardson |
| Main cast | Michael Redgrave, Tom Courtenay, Avis Bunnage, Alec McCowen, James Bolam, Joe Robinson, Dervis Ward, Topsy Jane |
| Release date | 20 September 1962 |
| Release year | 1962 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 104 min (1h 44m) |
| Rating | 7.2 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | Woodfall Film Productions |
Director: Tony Richardson
Writers: Alan Sillitoe, Alan Sillitoe
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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
Julia FosterGladys
James FoxWilly Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
John ThawBosworth (uncredited)
Arthur MullardChief Borstal Officer (uncredited)
Philip MartinStacy (uncredited)
John BrookingGreen (uncredited)
Raymond DyerGordon (uncredited)
Anthony SagarFenton (uncredited)
Peter KrissScott (uncredited)
Peter MaddenMr. Smith (uncredited)
Dallas CavellLord Jaspers (uncredited)
James CairncrossMr. Jones (uncredited)
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