The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
1962/09/20 (US) | 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.
Tony Richardson
Director
Alan Sillitoe
Screenplay
Lead Cast
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
No Image
Dervis Ward
Detective
Budget
$ 0
Revenue
$ 0
Status
Released
Production Company
- Woodfall Film Productions
Crews
Alan Sillitoe
Story
Maude Spector
Casting
Ralph W. Brinton
Production Design
Edward Marshall
Art Direction
Sophie Devine
Costume Design
Jimmy Evans
Makeup Artist