The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner_
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.
Starring
Michael Redgrave, Tom Courtenay, Avis Bunnage
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Cast
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Michael Redgrave stars as Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor in The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner.
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Year context
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner was released 64 years ago in 1962.
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 ...
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 44m.
CAST (20)
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
DW
Dervis Ward
Detective
TJ
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)
JB
John Brooking
Green (uncredited)
RD
Raymond Dyer
Gordon (uncredited)
AS
Anthony Sagar
Fenton (uncredited)
PK
Peter Kriss
Scott (uncredited)
Peter Madden
Mr. Smith (uncredited)
DC
Dallas Cavell
Lord Jaspers (uncredited)
JC
James Cairncross
Mr. Jones (uncredited)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
104 min (1h 44m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (160 votes)
Popularity
1
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner has a runtime of 104 minutes (1h 44m).
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.
What is the rating of The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 160 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama