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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
Drama - 1962
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
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7.5
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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.
Director:
,
Tony Richardson
Cast:
,
Michael Redgrave
,
Alec McCowen
,
Tom Courtenay
,
Avis Bunnage
,
James Bolam
,
Joe Robinson
,
Dervis Ward
,
Topsy Jane
,
Julia Foster

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Rated:
Not Rated
Runtime:
104 min
Release date:
20 Sep 1962
Country:
GB
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
Won 1 BAFTA Award5 wins & 2 nominations total

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
The performance of Tom Courtenay and the imaginative, if sometimes overfussy, direction of Tony Richardson, plus some standout lensing by Walter Lassally makes this a worthwhile pic.
– Variety Staff,
Variety,
4 Aug 2008
fresh:
While this show of compassion may not sit comfortably with those who distrust social agitation and too easy sympathy, it must be said that a splendid presentation is made by Mr. Richardson.
– Bosley Crowther,
New York Times,
20 May 2003
rotten:
More allegory from the depths of the British kitchen sink.
– Dave Kehr,
Chicago Reader,
1 Jan 2000
rotten:
Most of the period hallmarks of the British New Wave are paraded here.
– ,
Time Out,
24 Jun 2006
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