The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
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.
- Director: Tony Richardson
- Genre: Drama
- Actors: Alec McCowen, Avis Bunnage, James Bolam, Michael Redgrave, Tom Courtenay