The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
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Synopsis
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.
Cast
Michael Redgrave·Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
Tom Courtenay·Colin Smith
Avis Bunnage·Mrs. Smith
Alec McCowen·Brown, House Master
James Bolam·Mike
Joe Robinson·Roach
Dervis Ward·Detective
Topsy Jane·Audrey
Julia Foster·Gladys
James Fox·Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)