The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner(1962)
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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Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
Colin Smith
Mrs. Smith
Brown, House Master
Mike
Roach
Gladys
Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
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