The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

Overview

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.

Directed by Tony Richardson

Top 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

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)

Philip Martin

Stacy (uncredited)

J

John Brooking

Green (uncredited)

R

Raymond Dyer

Gordon (uncredited)

A

Anthony Sagar

Fenton (uncredited)

P

Peter Kriss

Scott (uncredited)

Peter Madden

Mr. Smith (uncredited)

D

Dallas Cavell

Lord Jaspers (uncredited)

J

James Cairncross

Mr. Jones (uncredited)

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