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.
Director: Tony Richardson
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: September 20, 1962
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)
Screenplay
- Alan Sillitoe (Screenplay)
- Alan Sillitoe (Story)
Music: John Addison
Cinematography: Walter Lassally
Editing: Antony Gibbs
Production: Woodfall Film Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Olympic Spirit and Sports
Keywords
prison, sports, rebel, based on short story, kitchen sink realism, borstal
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?
- The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner was directed by Tony Richardson.
- 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, James Bolam, Joe Robinson.
- How long is The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?
- The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?
- The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is a Drama film.
- Where was The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner produced?
- The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?
- The themes of The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner include: Olympic Spirit and Sports.