The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

7.219621h 44m

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Drama

Overview

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.

StatusReleased

Release Date1962-09-20

Runtime1h 44m

LanguagesEnglish

CountriesUnited Kingdom

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1962 The loneliness of the long distance runner Official Trailer 1 Woodfall Film Productions

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Cast & Crew

Michael Redgrave

as Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor

Tom Courtenay

as Colin Smith

Avis Bunnage

as Mrs. Smith

Alec McCowen

as Brown, House Master

James Bolam

as Mike

Joe Robinson

as Roach

Dervis Ward

as Detective

Topsy Jane

as Audrey

Julia Foster

as Gladys

James Fox

as Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)

Reviews

CinemaSerf

Nov 19, 2024

7/10

Tom Courtenay is superb as "Colin Smith" who, along with his pal "Mike" (James Bolam) spends much of his time committing petty crimes to alleviate the boredom of his life. When his father dies, his rather venal mother (Avis Bunnage) can't wait for the insurance money; hooks up almost immediately with another man and this all serves to push "Colin" …

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