The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner(1962)

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.

Genre: Drama

Director: Tony Richardson

Actors: Michael Redgrave, Tom Courtenay, Avis Bunnage, Alec McCowen, James Bolam, Joe Robinson, Dervis Ward, Topsy Jane, Julia Foster, Ray Austin

Release date: 1962-09-20

Country of origin: United Kingdom

Length: 1h 44m

Ratings:

• 7.5/10
• 73%