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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is a 1962 British coming-of-age film. The screenplay was written by Alan Sillitoe from his 1959 short story of the same title. The film was directed by Tony Richardson, one of the new young directors emerging from the English Stage Company at the Royal Court.

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1962 · 1h 44m · Drama

TMDB 7.2/10 (173 votes)

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.

Directed by Tony Richardson

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Tony RichardsonDirector

Michael Redgraveas Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor

Tom Courtenayas Colin Smith

Avis Bunnageas Mrs. Smith

Alec McCowenas Brown, House Master

James Bolamas Mike

Joe Robinsonas Roach

Dervis Wardas Detective TTopsy Janeas Audrey

Julia Fosteras Gladys

James Foxas Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)

John Thawas Bosworth (uncredited)

Arthur Mullardas Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)

Philip Martinas Stacy (uncredited)JJohn Brookingas Green (uncredited)