The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

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1962-09-20

Drama

Runtime: 104 minutes

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.

Featured Crew

Tony Richardson

Producer

Tony Richardson

Director

Alan Sillitoe

Story