Michael RedgraveRuxton Towers Reformatory GovernorSavaraTV movie
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
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.
Drama
Starring
Michael Redgrave, Tom Courtenay, Avis Bunnage
Directed by
Tony Richardson
About
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
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.
Information
- Released
- Sep 20, 1962
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Status
- Released
Language & origin
- Original audio
- English
- Country
- GB
- Rating
- NR
- Directed by
- Tony Richardson
Production
- Studio
- Woodfall Film Productions
Cast
People in this story
Michael RedgraveRuxton Towers Reformatory Governor
Tom CourtenayColin Smith
Avis BunnageMrs. Smith
Alec McCowenBrown, House Master
James BolamMike
Joe RobinsonRoach
Dervis WardDetective
Julia FosterGladys
James FoxWilly Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
John ThawBosworth (uncredited)
Arthur MullardChief Borstal Officer (uncredited)Metadata and artwork discovery powered by TMDB.