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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

7.219621h 44mNR

Drama

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

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CAST

The people behind the story

Michael Redgrave

Michael RedgraveRuxton Towers Reformatory Governor

Tom Courtenay

Tom CourtenayColin Smith

Avis Bunnage

Avis BunnageMrs. Smith

Alec McCowen

Alec McCowenBrown, House Master

James Bolam

James BolamMike

Joe Robinson

Joe RobinsonRoach

Dervis Ward

Dervis WardDetective

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