The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
Release: 1962-09-20
·Runtime: 104m
·★ 7.2
Drama
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.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Woodfall Film Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Michael Redgrave
as Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
Alec McCowen
as Brown, House Master
Ray Austin
as Harry Craig (uncredited)
Derek Fowlds
as Borstal Inmate (uncredited)
Tom Courtenay
as Colin Smith
Arthur Mullard
as Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)
Frank Finlay
as Booking Office Clerk (uncredited)
Billy Murray
as Borstal Inmate (uncredited)
Edward Fox
as Extra (uncredited)
Philip Martin
as Stacy (uncredited)
Joe Robinson
as Roach
James Fox
as Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
Avis Bunnage
as Mrs. Smith
Charles Dyer
as Bit Part (uncredited)
Julia Foster
as Gladys
John Thaw
as Bosworth (uncredited)
Peter Madden
as Mr. Smith (uncredited)
Christopher Parker
as Bill Smith - Colin's Brother (uncredited)
Corin Redgrave
as Spectator at Sports Day (uncredited)
James Bolam
as Mike
Jim Brady
as Man in Cafe (uncredited)
Philip Martin
as Stacy (uncredited)
