The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)

A rebellious youth sentenced to a reformatory for robbing a bakery rises through the ranks of the institution through his prowess as a long distance runner. During his solitary runs, reveries of his life and times before his incarceration lead him to re-evaluate his privileged status as a prized athlete.

Directing:
  • Tony Richardson

Writing:
  • Alan Sillitoe

Stars:
Release Date: 1962-09-20
themoviedb icon 7.2/10
  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 104

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