The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
7.6 Score
LanguageEN
CountriesUnited Kingdom
1962 1h 44m Not Rated Drama

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.

Crew
Director Tony Richardson Screenplay Alan Sillitoe Producer Tony Richardson Story Alan Sillitoe

Top 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 Dervis Ward Detective

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