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Watch The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962) Online

7.2175 votes1962NR1h 44mDramaIMDb

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.

Cast

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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
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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)
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John Brooking
Green (uncredited)
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Raymond Dyer
Gordon (uncredited)
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Anthony Sagar
Fenton (uncredited)
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Peter Kriss
Scott (uncredited)
Peter Madden
Mr. Smith (uncredited)
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Dallas Cavell
Lord Jaspers (uncredited)
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James Cairncross
Mr. Jones (uncredited)

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Is The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner available to watch online?

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What year was The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner released?

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner was released in 1962.

How long is The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner has a runtime of 1h 44m.

What genre is The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is classified as Drama.

What is the age rating for The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is rated NR.