Queye TV The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
Drama
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
NR
1962
1:44
★ 7.2
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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

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)

Crew

Tony Richardson

Director

Alan Sillitoe

Screenplay

Alan Sillitoe

Story

Maude Spector

Casting

Ralph W. Brinton

Production Design

Edward Marshall

Art Direction

Sophie Devine

Costume Design

Jimmy Evans

Makeup Artist

Bobbie Smith

Hairdresser

Basil Rayburn

Assistant Director

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