The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

7.2 /10 163 votes
September 20, 1962 1h 44m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Tony Richardson
Writers Alan Sillitoe, Alan Sillitoe
Studio Woodfall Film Productions
Rating 7.2/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

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

Detective

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)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner was released on September 20, 1962.

The runtime of The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is 1h 44m.

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is a Drama movie.

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner was directed by Tony Richardson.

The main cast of The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner includes Michael Redgrave, Tom Courtenay, Avis Bunnage.

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is originally in English.