The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

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.

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When & where

Streaming TBA

Top of the call sheet

• 
  Michael Redgrave
  as Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
• 
  Tom Courtenay
  as Colin Smith
• 
  Avis Bunnage
  as Mrs. Smith
• 
  Alec McCowen
  as Brown, House Master
• 
  James Bolam
  as Mike
• 
  Joe Robinson
  as Roach

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