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.

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  Michael Redgrave

  Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
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  Tom Courtenay

  Colin Smith
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  Avis Bunnage

  Mrs. Smith
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  Alec McCowen

  Brown, House Master
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  James Bolam

  Mike
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  Joe Robinson

  Roach
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  Julia Foster

  Gladys
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  James Fox

  Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
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  John Thaw

  Bosworth (uncredited)
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  Arthur Mullard

  Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)