The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

Name: The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
Cast: Michael Redgrave, Tom Courtenay, Avis Bunnage, Alec McCowen, James Bolam

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Tony RichardsonWriter: Alan Sillitoe

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

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