The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)
09/20/1962 (GB) • 1h 44m
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.
Top Billed Cast
Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
Colin Smith
Mrs. Smith
Brown, House Master
Mike
Roach
Detective
Audrey
Gladys
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