The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962): Cast
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is a 1962 drama directed by Tony Richardson, starring Michael Redgrave as Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor, James Fox and Frank Finlay. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Tony Richardson
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Woodfall Film Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner About?
The premise of The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner without spoilers.
A rebellious teenager sentenced to a boys’ reformatory for robbing a bakery discovers a talent for long‑distance running. His speed catches the Governor’s eye, lifting him in the institution’s hierarchy. Expected to run in an upcoming race, he must endure the scorn of his fellow inmates while confronting his own defiance.
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- runner
- working class
- class differences
- institutional governor
- alienation
- kitchen sink realism
- seven word title
- potted plant
- drainpipe
- hidden money
- based on short story
- birdcall
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- burglary
- speech
- police chase
- track meet
- schoolmaster
- essex england
- dancing
- loss of father
- mess hall
- deathbed
- soccer
- juvenile delinquency
- dating
- male nudity
- police detective
- rainstorm
- reformatory
- shower room
- car theft
- teenager
- train station
- profanity
- obscene gesture
- marriage
- loss of husband
- flirting
- head butt
- gas mask
- forest
- diner
- slapped in the face
- screenplay adapted by author
- flashback
- non linear
- nonlinear timeline
- death
- playing a slot machine
- stolen money
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner Cast & Characters
Michael Redgrave leads the cast as Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor, with James Fox as Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited) and Frank Finlay as Booking Office Clerk (uncredited). Directed by Tony Richardson; 44 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tony Richardson
- Michael Redgrave as Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
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James Fox as Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited) -
Frank Finlay as Booking Office Clerk (uncredited) -
Tom Courtenay as Colin Smith
Also Starring in The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
· 40 more- Chris Williams Ranley Boy (uncredited)
- Alec McCowen Brown, House Master
- Peter Madden Mr. Smith (uncredited)
- Edward Fox
- Victor Harrington Army Officer at Sports Day (uncredited)
- Billy Murray Borstal Inmate (uncredited)
- Arthur Mullard Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)
- Jim Brady Man in Cafe (uncredited)
- Aileen Lewis Sports Day Spectator (uncredited)
- James Bolam Mike
- Ernest Blyth Army Officer at Sports Day (uncredited)
- Corin Redgrave Spectator at Sports Day (uncredited)
- John Wilder Ranley Headmaster (uncredited)
- Julia Foster Gladys
- Philip Martin Stacy (uncredited)
- Anthony Sagar Fenton (uncredited)
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- Fred Machon Borstal Master at Meeting (uncredited)
- Derek Fowlds Borstal Inmate (uncredited)
- John Thaw Bosworth (uncredited)
- Avis Bunnage Mrs. Smith
- Dervis Ward Detective
- Ray Austin Harry Craig (uncredited)
- Joe Phelps Borstal Master in Workshop (uncredited)
- Joe Robinson Roach
- Doug Robinson Prison Warder (uncredited)
- Robert Vossler Plainclothes Policeman (uncredited)
- Dallas Cavell Lord Jaspers (uncredited)
- Robert Percival Tory Politician (uncredited)
- Christopher Parker Bill Smith - Colin's Brother (uncredited)
- James Cairncross Mr. Jones (uncredited)
- Charles Dyer Bit Part (uncredited)
- John Brooking Green (uncredited)
- Peter Duguid Doctor (uncredited)
- Topsy Jane Audrey
- Brian Hammond Johnny Smith - Colin's Brother (uncredited)
- John Bull Ronalds (uncredited)
- Peter Kriss Scott (uncredited)
- Raymond Dyer Gordon (uncredited)
- William Ash Hammond Johnny Smith - Colin's Brother (uncredited)
- Anita Oliver Alice Smith - Colin's Sister (uncredited)
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner.
Cars in The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
18 cars on screen, including the 1955 Ford Consul MkI and the 1958 AEC Reliance.
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1955 Ford Consul MkI Important role -
1958 AEC Reliance Minor role -
1957 Jaguar Mk.VIII Minor role -
1957 Morris J2 Minibus Minor role
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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner released?
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner was released on September 20, 1962.
Who directed The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner was directed by Tony Richardson.
More films by Tony Richardson Who is in the cast of The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner stars Michael Redgrave as Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor, James Fox as Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited) and Frank Finlay as Booking Office Clerk (uncredited), among 44 credited actors.
Does The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner have a post-credit scene?
No. The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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