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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

7.219621h 44mMovieDrama

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.

DirectorTony Richardson
WriterAlan Sillitoe
ProducerTony Richardson

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Streaming in 24 other countries

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Australia, Belgium, Belize, Bulgaria and 20 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Tony Richardson

MRMichael Redgrave
Michael Redgrave
Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
TCTom Courtenay
Tom Courtenay
Colin Smith
ABAvis Bunnage
Avis Bunnage
Mrs. Smith
AMAlec McCowen
Alec McCowen
Brown, House Master
JBJames Bolam
James Bolam
Mike
JRJoe Robinson
Joe Robinson
Roach
DWDervis Ward
Dervis Ward
Detective
TJ
Topsy Jane
Audrey
JFJulia Foster
Julia Foster
Gladys
JFJames Fox
James Fox
Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
JTJohn Thaw
John Thaw
Bosworth (uncredited)
AMArthur Mullard
Arthur Mullard
Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)

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