Michael Redgrave
Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
20 Sept 1962 · 104 min · English
Drama
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The film
Synopsis
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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Cast & characters
Tom Courtenay
Colin Smith
Avis Bunnage
Mrs. Smith
Alec McCowen
Brown, House Master
James Bolam
Mike
Joe Robinson
Roach
Dervis Ward
Detective
T
Topsy Jane
Audrey
Julia Foster
Gladys
James Fox
Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
John Thaw
Bosworth (uncredited)
Arthur Mullard
Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)
Behind the camera
Key crew
- Director
- Tony Richardson
- Writing
- Alan Sillitoe, Alan Sillitoe
- Cinematography
- Walter Lassally
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