

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
Overview
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.
Year 1962
Studio Woodfall Film Productions
Director Tony Richardson
Crew Tony Richardson (Director), Alan Sillitoe (Screenplay), Alan Sillitoe (Story), Maude Spector (Casting), Ralph W. Brinton (Production Design), Edward Marshall (Art Direction)
Popularity 1
Language English