The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner poster

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

1962·104'

★ 7.2

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.

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Cast

Michael Redgrave Michael Redgrave Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
Tom Courtenay Tom Courtenay Colin Smith
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 Detective
Topsy Jane Audrey
Julia Foster Julia Foster Gladys
James Fox James Fox Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
John Thaw John Thaw Bosworth (uncredited)
Arthur Mullard Arthur Mullard Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)

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