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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

7.21962-09-20Drama

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.

Voice Cast

Michael Redgrave
Michael RedgraveRuxton Towers Reformatory GovernorVoice Actor
Tom Courtenay
Tom CourtenayColin SmithVoice Actor
Avis Bunnage
Avis BunnageMrs. SmithVoice Actor
Alec McCowen
Alec McCowenBrown, House MasterVoice Actor
James Bolam
James BolamMikeVoice Actor
Joe Robinson
Joe RobinsonRoachVoice Actor
D
Dervis WardDetectiveVoice Actor
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Topsy JaneAudreyVoice Actor
Julia Foster
Julia FosterGladysVoice Actor
James Fox
James FoxWilly Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)Voice Actor
John Thaw
John ThawBosworth (uncredited)Voice Actor
Arthur Mullard
Arthur MullardChief Borstal Officer (uncredited)Voice Actor
Philip Martin
Philip MartinStacy (uncredited)Voice Actor
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John BrookingGreen (uncredited)Voice Actor
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Raymond DyerGordon (uncredited)Voice Actor

Trailers & Extra Content

1962 The loneliness of the long distance runner Official Trailer 1 Woodfall Film Productions