The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
📅 9/20/1962⏱️ 104 minutes★7.2/10
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
📅 9/20/1962⏱️ 104 minutes★7.2/10
Overview
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.
Release Date
September 20, 1962
Runtime
104 minutes
Rating
★7.2/10(169 votes)
Status
Released
Genres
Drama
Cast
Michael Redgrave
Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
Tom Courtenay
Colin Smith
Avis Bunnage
Mrs. Smith
Alec McCowen
Brown, House Master
James Bolam
Mike
Joe Robinson
Roach
Julia Foster
Gladys
James Fox
Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
John Thaw
Bosworth (uncredited)
Arthur Mullard
Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)
Philip Martin
Stacy (uncredited)
Peter Madden
Mr. Smith (uncredited)
Content Source
Data provided by The Movie Database (TMDB).
