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Michael RedgraveRuxton Towers Reformatory Governor
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Tom CourtenayColin Smith
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Avis BunnageMrs. Smith
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Alec McCowenBrown, House Master
James Bolam profile
James BolamMike
Joe Robinson profile
Joe RobinsonRoach
Julia Foster profile
Julia FosterGladys
James Fox profile
James FoxWilly Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
John Thaw profile
John ThawBosworth (uncredited)
Arthur Mullard profile
Arthur MullardChief Borstal Officer (uncredited)
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Release
20/09/1962
Rating
⭐ 7.2/10
Runtime
104 min
Status
Released
Genres
Drama
Languages
English
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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.

Geronimo1967
Geronimo19672024-11-19T16:05:48.767Z
7/10

Tom Courtenay is superb as "Colin Smith" who, along with his pal "Mike" (James Bolam) spends much of his time committing petty crimes to alleviate the boredom of his life. When his father dies, his rather venal mother (Avis Bunnage) can't wait for the insurance money; h...

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