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  • Drama

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

7.2(157)
1h 44m
1962-09-20
EN

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.

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Cast

Michael Redgrave  image
Ruxton Towers Reformatory GovernorMichael Redgrave
Tom Courtenay  image
Colin SmithTom Courtenay
Avis Bunnage  image
Mrs. SmithAvis Bunnage
Alec McCowen  image
Brown, House MasterAlec McCowen
James Bolam  image
MikeJames Bolam
Joe Robinson  image
RoachJoe Robinson
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DetectiveDervis Ward
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AudreyTopsy Jane
Julia Foster  image
GladysJulia Foster
James Fox  image
Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)James Fox
John Thaw  image
Bosworth (uncredited)John Thaw
Arthur Mullard  image
Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)Arthur Mullard
Philip Martin  image
Stacy (uncredited)Philip Martin
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Green (uncredited)John Brooking
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Gordon (uncredited)Raymond Dyer
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Fenton (uncredited)Anthony Sagar
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Scott (uncredited)Peter Kriss
Peter Madden  image
Mr. Smith (uncredited)Peter Madden
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Lord Jaspers (uncredited)Dallas Cavell
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Mr. Jones (uncredited)James Cairncross

Details

Status
Released
Production Companies
Woodfall Film Productions