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.
Cast
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Michael Redgrave
Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
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Tom Courtenay
Colin Smith
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Avis Bunnage
Mrs. Smith
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Alec McCowen
Brown, House Master
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James Bolam
Mike
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Joe Robinson
Roach
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Dervis Ward
Detective
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Topsy Jane
Audrey
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Julia Foster
Gladys
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James Fox
Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
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John Thaw
Bosworth (uncredited)
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Arthur Mullard
Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)
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Philip Martin
Stacy (uncredited)
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John Brooking
Green (uncredited)
