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.

Country: United Kingdom

Cast

Michael Redgrave

Tom Courtenay

Avis Bunnage

Alec McCowen

James Bolam

Joe Robinson

Dervis Ward

Topsy Jane