The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)

1962 · 104 min · 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.

Directed by Tony Richardson. Starring Michael Redgrave, Tom Courtenay, Avis Bunnage, Alec McCowen and James Bolam.

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