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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)

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

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Michael RedgraveMichael RedgraveRuxton Towers Reformatory Governor
  • Photo of Tom CourtenayTom CourtenayColin Smith
  • Photo of Avis BunnageAvis BunnageMrs. Smith
  • Photo of Alec McCowenAlec McCowenBrown, House Master
  • Photo of James BolamJames BolamMike
  • Photo of Joe RobinsonJoe RobinsonRoach
  • Photo of Dervis WardDervis WardDetective
  • Photo of Topsy JaneTopsy JaneAudrey
  • Photo of Julia FosterJulia FosterGladys
  • Photo of James FoxJames FoxWilly Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)

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