The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Tony Richardson
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Michael RedgraveRuxton Towers Reformatory Governor
Tom CourtenayColin Smith
Avis BunnageMrs. Smith
Alec McCowenBrown, House Master
James BolamMike
Joe RobinsonRoachD
Dervis WardDetectiveT
Topsy JaneAudrey
Julia FosterGladys
James FoxWilly Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?
- The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner was directed by Tony Richardson.
- When was The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner released?
- The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner was released on September 20, 1962.
- How long is The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?
- The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner has a runtime of 1h 44m.
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