The Loneliness of The Long Distance Runner (1962)

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Written by Alan Sillitoe

Directed by Tony Richardson

Running Time: 100 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1962

Rating: 12 Certificate

Production Country: UK

Filmed in Black and White

Seminal 60s tale of rebellion and class warfare with BAFTA- winner Courtenay as Colin, the angry young man whose speed and stamina could help his ambitious borstal warden snatch the cup from the toffs' team. But Colin is running his own race.

Cast

Michael RedgraveRuxton Towers Reformatory governor
Image for Tom CourtenayTom CourtenayColin Smith
Avis BunnageMrs. Smith
Alec McCowenBrown House Master
Image for James BolamJames BolamMike
Joe RobinsonRoach
Dervis WardDetective
Topsy JaneAudrey
Julia FosterGladys

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