The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

Directed by Tony Richardson
1962    1h 44m    Not Rated
7.573%85%
In a reformatory, a defiant teen discovers freedom in long-distance running. As he outpaces his peers, memories of his past challenge his views on privilege and rebellion. His solitary strides become not just a race, but a profound journey of self-discovery.
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Cast of The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
  • Michael RedgraveRuxton Towers Reformatory Governor
  • Tom CourtenayColin Smith
  • Avis BunnageMrs. Smith
  • Alec McCowenBrown, House Master
  • James BolamMike
  • Joe RobinsonRoach
  • Dervis WardDetective
  • Topsy JaneAudrey
  • Julia FosterGladys
  • James FoxWilly Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
  • John ThawBosworth (uncredited)
  • Arthur MullardChief Borstal Officer (uncredited)
  • Philip MartinStacy (uncredited)
  • John BrookingGreen (uncredited)
  • Raymond DyerGordon (uncredited)
  • Anthony SagarFenton (uncredited)
  • Peter KrissScott (uncredited)
  • Peter MaddenMr. Smith (uncredited)
  • Dallas CavellLord Jaspers (uncredited)
  • James CairncrossMr. Jones (uncredited)
  • Frank FinlayBooking Office Clerk (uncredited)
  • Robert PercivalTory Politician (uncredited)
  • Ray AustinHarry Craig (uncredited)
  • Derek FowldsBorstal Inmate (uncredited)
  • Billy MurrayBorstal Inmate (uncredited)
  • Ernest BlythArmy Officer at Sports Day (uncredited)
  • Jim BradyMan in Cafe (uncredited)
  • John BullRonalds (uncredited)
  • Peter DuguidDoctor (uncredited)
  • Charles DyerBit Part (uncredited)
  • Edward FoxExtra (uncredited)
  • Brian HammondJohnny Smith - Colin's Brother (uncredited)
  • William Ash HammondJohnny Smith - Colin's Brother (uncredited)
  • Victor HarringtonArmy Officer at Sports Day (uncredited)
  • Aileen LewisSports Day Spectator (uncredited)
  • Fred MachonBorstal Master at Meeting (uncredited)
  • Philip MartinStacy (uncredited)
  • Anita OliverAlice Smith - Colin's Sister (uncredited)
  • Christopher ParkerBill Smith - Colin's Brother (uncredited)
  • Joe PhelpsBorstal Master in Workshop (uncredited)
  • Corin RedgraveSpectator at Sports Day (uncredited)
  • Doug RobinsonPrison Warder (uncredited)
  • Robert VosslerPlainclothes Policeman (uncredited)
  • John WilderRanley Headmaster (uncredited)
  • Chris WilliamsRanley Boy (uncredited)
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