

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.
Full Cast & Characters

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

Julia Foster
Gladys

James Fox
Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)

John Thaw
Bosworth (uncredited)

Arthur Mullard
Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)
Director & Crew
Tony Richardson
Director
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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner was directed by Tony Richardson and released in 1962.
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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1962-09-20
- Status
- Released



