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.

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Cast

• 
  Michael Redgrave

  Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
• 
  Tom Courtenay

  Colin Smith
• 
  Avis Bunnage

  Mrs. Smith
• 
  Alec McCowen

  Brown, House Master
• 
  James Bolam

  Mike
• 
  Joe Robinson

  Roach

Crew

• Director · Tony Richardson
• Screenplay · Alan Sillitoe
• Producer · Tony Richardson