The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
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1962 · Movie · 1h 44m · NR
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
177 audience votes
Key crew
- Tony RichardsonDirector
- Alan SillitoeScreenplay
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)
- John ThawBosworth (uncredited)
- Arthur MullardChief Borstal Officer (uncredited)
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