1962
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
Woodfall Film ProductionsTMDB 7.2
1h 44m · 20 Sept 1962
Drama
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.
Directed byTony Richardson
Cast
- 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)
