The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Michael RedgraveRuxton Towers Reformatory Governor

Tom CourtenayColin Smith

Avis BunnageMrs. Smith

Alec McCowenBrown, House Master

James BolamMike

Joe RobinsonRoach

Dervis WardDetective

Topsy Jane

Topsy JaneAudrey

Julia FosterGladys

James FoxWilly Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)

John ThawBosworth (uncredited)

Arthur MullardChief Borstal Officer (uncredited)