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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is a 1962 drama film, running 1h 44m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: NR in the United Kingdom.
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Rated NR in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1962-09-20
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Tony Richardson
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.2 / 10 · 178 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmA 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.
Cast
14 names
Michael RedgraveRuxton Towers Reformatory Governor
Tom CourtenayColin Smith
Avis BunnageMrs. Smith
Alec McCowenBrown, House Master
James BolamMike
Joe RobinsonRoach
Dervis WardDetectiveTopsy JaneAudrey
Julia FosterGladys
James FoxWilly Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
John ThawBosworth (uncredited)
Arthur MullardChief Borstal Officer (uncredited)
Philip MartinStacy (uncredited)John BrookingGreen (uncredited)
Questions about The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
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Is The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner suitable for children?
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is rated NR in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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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 runs for 1h 44m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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