The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

Overview

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.

Release Date

20 September 1962

104 minutes

Director

Main Cast

Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
Colin Smith
Mrs. Smith
Brown, House Master
Detective
Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
Bosworth (uncredited)
Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)