The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
First aired on Sep 20, 1962
70%
Genres: 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 Cast: click image to view more
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
Featured Crew
Tony Richardson | Director
Alan Sillitoe | Screenplay
Alan Sillitoe | Story
Maude Spector | Casting
Ralph W. Brinton | Production Design
Edward Marshall | Art Direction
