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
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
1962 · 1h 44m · Not Rated
Drama
Directed by
Tony Richardson
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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
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 prowess as a long distance runner. He is encouraged to compete in an upcoming race, but faces ridicule from his peers.
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73%
Tomatometer
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
Rotten
More allegory from the depths of the British kitchen sink.
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
Rotten
Most of the period hallmarks of the British New Wave are paraded here.
Time Out
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