The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
1962-09-20 | 104 minutes
Plot Summary
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.
Cast
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Michael RedgraveRuxton Towers Reformatory Governor
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Tom CourtenayColin Smith
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Avis BunnageMrs. Smith
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Alec McCowenBrown, House Master
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James BolamMike
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Joe RobinsonRoach
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Julia FosterGladys
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James FoxWilly Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
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John ThawBosworth (uncredited)
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Arthur MullardChief Borstal Officer (uncredited)
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Philip MartinStacy (uncredited)
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Peter MaddenMr. Smith (uncredited)