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.

• Tony RichardsonDirector
• Alan SillitoeScreenplay

• 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)
• John ThawBosworth (uncredited)
• Arthur MullardChief Borstal Officer (uncredited)