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7.2/10 1962 4K 104 min
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.

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
Top Cast
Michael Redgrave
Michael Redgrave
Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
Tom Courtenay
Tom Courtenay
Colin Smith
Avis Bunnage
Avis Bunnage
Mrs. Smith
Alec McCowen
Alec McCowen
Brown, House Master
James Bolam
James Bolam
Mike
Joe Robinson
Joe Robinson
Roach
Dervis Ward
Dervis Ward
Detective
Topsy Jane
Topsy Jane
Audrey
Julia Foster
Julia Foster
Gladys
James Fox
James Fox
Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)