The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)
1962 · NR · 1h 44m · Drama
Genres: 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.
Director: Tony Richardson
Writers: Alan Sillitoe
Music by: John Addison
Cinematography: Walter Lassally
Editor: Antony Gibbs
Rated 7.2/10 by 173 viewers
Cast
Michael Redgrave as Ruxton Towers Reformatory GovernorTom Courtenay as Colin SmithAvis Bunnage as Mrs. SmithAlec McCowen as Brown, House MasterJames Bolam as MikeJoe Robinson as RoachDervis Ward as DetectiveTopsy Jane as AudreyJulia Foster as GladysJames Fox as Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)John Thaw as Bosworth (uncredited)Arthur Mullard as Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)More like this
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