The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
Synopsis
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.
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1962 The loneliness of the long distance runner Official Trailer 1 Woodfall Film Productions
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-11
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Michael Redgrave
Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
Tom Courtenay
Colin Smith
Avis Bunnage
Mrs. Smith
Alec McCowen
Brown, House Master
James Bolam
Mike
Joe Robinson
Roach
Dervis Ward
Detective
Topsy Jane
Audrey
Julia Foster
Gladys
James Fox
Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
John Thaw
Bosworth (uncredited)
Arthur Mullard
Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)
Philip Martin
Stacy (uncredited)
John Brooking
Green (uncredited)
Raymond Dyer
Gordon (uncredited)
Anthony Sagar
Fenton (uncredited)
Peter Kriss
Scott (uncredited)
Peter Madden
Mr. Smith (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 21, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 22, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Richardson
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Sillitoe
- Original Score
- John Addison
- Original Title
- The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Woodfall Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Richardson
Alan Sillitoe
John Addison
Walter Lassally
Antony Gibbs
Tony Richardson
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Richardson
Director
Alan Sillitoe
Screenplay
Ralph W. Brinton
Production Design
Sophie Devine
Costume Design
Tony Richardson
Producer
Walter Lassally
Director of Photography
Antony Gibbs
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner about?
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.
Who directed The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner was directed by Tony Richardson.
Who stars in The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?
The principal cast of The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner includes Michael Redgrave, Tom Courtenay, Avis Bunnage, Alec McCowen, James Bolam.
When was The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner released and how long is it?
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner was composed by John Addison.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).