The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

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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.

Country:

United Kingdom

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

104 minutes

Year:

1962

Director:

Tony Richardson

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Company:

Woodfall Film Productions

Cast:
Michael Redgrave

Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor

Tom Courtenay

Colin Smith

Avis Bunnage

Mrs. Smith

Alec McCowen

Brown, House Master

James Bolam

Mike

Crew:
Tony Richardson

Director

Alan Sillitoe

Screenplay

Robin Webb

Stunts

Jimmy Evans

Makeup Artist

John Danischewsky

Third Assistant Director