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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner(1962)
Status: Released
Date: 1962-09-20
72%
157 Votes
Time: 1h 44m
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
Woodfall Film Productions
Movie: The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
Top 10 Billed 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)
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