Tom Courtenay is superb as "Colin Smith" who, along with his pal "Mike" (James Bolam) spends much of his time committing petty crimes to alleviate the boredom of his life. When his father dies, his rather venal mother (Avis Bunnage) can't wait for the insurance money; hooks up almost immediately with another man and this all serves to push "Colin" further into his criminal activities. He is eventually apprehended…
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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)
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FAQ about The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
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.
When was The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner released?
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner was released in 1962.
What genres does The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner belong to?
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?
The cast of The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner includes Michael Redgrave, Tom Courtenay, Avis Bunnage, Alec McCowen, James Bolam.