The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner poster

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner 1962

Sep 20, 1962 • NR

Summary

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.

Release: Sep 20, 1962

Index date: 2026-03-24 07:19 UTC

Genres:

Drama

Director:

Tony Richardson

Top cast:

Michael Redgrave Tom Courtenay Avis Bunnage Alec McCowen James Bolam

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