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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

IMDb 7.2 1962 Movie 104 min

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.

Drama

Starring

Michael Redgrave

Tom Courtenay

Avis Bunnage

Alec McCowen

James Bolam

Joe Robinson

Dervis Ward

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