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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)

7.2 | 20 Sep 1962 | Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Tony Richardson Director
Alan Sillitoe Screenplay
Basil Rayburn Assistant Director
Edward Marshall Art Direction
Robin Webb Stunts
Bobbie Smith Hairdresser
Andrew Mollo Second Assistant Director
Josie MacAvin Set Dresser
Jimmy Evans Makeup Artist
Maude Spector Casting

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962) Cast & Crew

Michael Redgrave
Michael Redgrave
Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
Tom Courtenay
Tom Courtenay
Colin Smith
Avis Bunnage
Avis Bunnage
Mrs. Smith
Alec McCowen
Alec McCowen
Brown, House Master
Dervis Ward
Dervis Ward
Detective
Topsy Jane
Topsy Jane
Audrey
James Fox
James Fox
Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)

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