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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

DramaSportNot Rated

Duration

1h 44m

Release

20 Sept 1962

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

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.

Plot

A young thief takes up long-distance running when he is sent to a borstal.

Cast

Michael RedgraveTom CourtenayAvis Bunnage

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 7.5/10Rotten Tomatoes: 73%

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Director

Tony Richardson

Writers

Alan Sillitoe

Awards

Won 1 BAFTA Award5 wins & 2 nominations total

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