The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)
Drama
Overview
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 as Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
- Tom Courtenay as Colin Smith
- Avis Bunnage as Mrs. Smith
- Alec McCowen as Brown, House Master
- James Bolam as Mike
- Joe Robinson as Roach
- Dervis Ward as Detective
- Topsy Jane as Audrey
- Julia Foster as Gladys
- James Fox as Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)