The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

Oct 8 1962 Not Rated 1h 44m
Drama, Sport

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.

Plot

A rebellious youth, sentenced to a boy's 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 the Governor's prize runner.

Written by

Alan Sillitoe

Directed by

Tony Richardson

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Woodfall Film Productions, British Lion-Columbia Distributors

Languages

English

Awards

Won 1 BAFTA Award5 wins & 2 nominations total

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