prison,sports,rebel,based on short story,kitchen sink realism,borstal

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Tony Richardson
  • Profile picture of Michael Redgrave
    Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor Michael Redgrave
  • Profile picture of Tom Courtenay
    Colin Smith Tom Courtenay
  • Profile picture of Avis Bunnage
    Mrs. Smith Avis Bunnage
  • Profile picture of Alec McCowen
    Brown, House Master Alec McCowen
  • Profile picture of James Bolam
    Mike James Bolam
  • Profile picture of Joe Robinson
    Roach Joe Robinson
  • Profile picture of Julia Foster
    Gladys Julia Foster
  • Profile picture of James Fox
    Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited) James Fox

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Keywords

  • prison
  • sports
  • rebel
  • based on short story
  • kitchen sink realism
  • borstal