Movie

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

★ 7.2(170)19621h 44m

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Good to know

Director: Tony Richardson
Release date: 1962-09-20
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Woodfall Film Productions

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner — trailer

About The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is a 1962 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Tony Richardson, starring Michael Redgrave, Tom Courtenay and Avis Bunnage. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 170 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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)

John Thaw

Bosworth (uncredited)

Arthur Mullard

Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

prisonsportsrebelbased on short storykitchen sink realismborstal

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner in Switzerland?+

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner on Netflix?+

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?+

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?+

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner stars Michael Redgrave, Tom Courtenay, Avis Bunnage, Alec McCowen and James Bolam.

When did The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner come out?+

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is a 1962 movie directed by Tony Richardson.

What genre is The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?+

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is Drama film.

Who directed The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?+

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner was directed by Tony Richardson.