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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

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.

Drama

Release: 1962-09-20Runtime: 104 minRating: 7.17 (165)

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)

Crew

Tony Richardson

Tony Richardson

Director

Alan Sillitoe

Screenplay

Robin Webb

Stunts

Jimmy Evans

Makeup Artist

John Danischewsky

Third Assistant Director

Edward Marshall

Art Direction

Maude Spector

Casting

Bobbie Smith

Hairdresser

Josie MacAvin

Set Dresser

Dave Tracey

Stunts

Clips & Videos

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

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