1962
7.2 (150 votes)
1h 44m
Genres
Drama
Production Companies
Woodfall Film Productions
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.
Key Crew
Director: Tony Richardson
Screenplay: Alan Sillitoe
Story: Alan Sillitoe
Producer: Tony Richardson
Director of Photography: Walter Lassally
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
Topsy Jane
Audrey
Videos
1962 The loneliness of the long distance runner Official Trailer 1 Woodfall Film Productions
