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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

MOVIE • 1962

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

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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.

TMDB ★ 3.6/5Votes: 177
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Drama

Top 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

Dervis Ward

Detective

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Topsy Jane

Audrey

Julia Foster

Julia Foster

Gladys

James Fox

James Fox

Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)

John Thaw

John Thaw

Bosworth (uncredited)

Arthur Mullard

Arthur Mullard

Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)

Philip Martin

Philip Martin

Stacy (uncredited)

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John Brooking

Green (uncredited)

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Film

Status

Released

Release

September 20, 1962

Runtime

104 min

Language

English

Origin

United Kingdom

Budget

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