The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
movie
Released September 20, 1962
Genres:
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
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Dervis Ward
as
Detective
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Topsy Jane
as
Audrey
Julia Foster
as
Gladys
James Fox
as
Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
John Thaw
as
Bosworth (uncredited)
Arthur Mullard
as
Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)
Crew
Tony Richardson
as
Director
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Alan Sillitoe
as
Screenplay
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Basil Rayburn
as
Assistant Director
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Edward Marshall
as
Art Direction
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Robin Webb
as
Stunts
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Bobbie Smith
as
Hairdresser
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Andrew Mollo
as
Second Assistant Director
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Josie MacAvin
as
Set Dresser
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Jimmy Evans
as
Makeup Artist
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Maude Spector
as
Casting
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Dave Tracey
as
Stunts
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Stephen Dalby
as
Sound Director