The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
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 · Written by Alan Sillitoe
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Michael Redgrave Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor -
Tom Courtenay Colin Smith -
Avis Bunnage Mrs. Smith -
Alec McCowen Brown, House Master -
James Bolam Mike -
Joe Robinson Roach -
Dervis Ward Detective - Topsy Jane Audrey
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Julia Foster Gladys -
James Fox Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited) -
John Thaw Bosworth (uncredited) -
Arthur Mullard Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)
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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
A Taste of Honey
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