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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

1962★ 7.2 · 1721h 44mDrama

Overview

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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Trailer · 1962 The loneliness of the long distance runner Official Trailer 1 Woodfall Film Productions

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Cast

James Fox
as Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)

Edward Fox
as Extra (uncredited)

Corin Redgrave
as Spectator at Sports Day (uncredited)

Tom Courtenay
as Colin Smith

John Thaw
as Bosworth (uncredited)

James Bolam
as Mike

Frank Finlay
as Booking Office Clerk (uncredited)

Michael Redgrave
as Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor

Billy Murray
as Borstal Inmate (uncredited)

Julia Foster
as Gladys

Derek Fowlds
as Borstal Inmate (uncredited)

Victor Harrington
as Army Officer at Sports Day (uncredited)

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Release date: 1962-09-20

Runtime: 1h 44m

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Drama

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