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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

★ 7.2 / 10 (177 votes)September 20, 1962104 minEN
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.

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Movie facts

Release dateSeptember 20, 1962
StatusReleased
Runtime104 min
Rating★ 7.2 / 10
CertificationNR
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited Kingdom
Budget—
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ProductionWoodfall Film Productions
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Director

Tony Richardson

Writers

Alan Sillitoe, Alan Sillitoe

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Cast

Michael RedgraveMichael RedgraveRuxton Towers Reformatory Governor
Tom CourtenayTom CourtenayColin Smith
Avis BunnageAvis BunnageMrs. Smith
Alec McCowenAlec McCowenBrown, House Master
James BolamJames BolamMike
Joe RobinsonJoe RobinsonRoach
Dervis WardDervis WardDetective
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Topsy JaneAudrey
Julia FosterJulia FosterGladys
James FoxJames FoxWilly Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
John ThawJohn ThawBosworth (uncredited)
Arthur MullardArthur MullardChief Borstal Officer (uncredited)
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