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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)

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NR 1 hr 44 minSep 21st, 1962Drama
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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.
StarringMichael RedgraveTom CourtenayAvis Bunnage
DirectorTony Richardson

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 21st, 1962 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:February 13th, 2007 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Woodfall Film Productions
Movie Tags:
sportsprisonbased on short storyrebelkitchen sink realismborstal