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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

20th September 1962
1h 44m
Tony Richardson
UK
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner poster
Rotten Tomatoes
70%
 IMDb
7.6

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is a 1962 Drama film released on 20th September; Tony Richardson directed the film which stars James Fox, Frank Finlay, and John Thaw.

Plot

A rebellious youth sentenced to a 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 a prized athlete.

Genres & Themes

Drama

Cast (25)

James Fox's profile James Fox
Age at Filming ≈ 22
Frank Finlay's profile Frank Finlay
Age at Filming ≈ 35
John Thaw's profile John Thaw
Age at Filming ≈ 19
Tom Courtenay's profile Tom Courtenay
Age at Filming ≈ 24
Billy Murray's profile Billy Murray
Age at Filming ≈ 20
Michael Redgrave's profile Michael Redgrave
Age at Filming ≈ 53
James Bolam's profile James Bolam
Age at Filming ≈ 26
Avis Bunnage's profile Avis Bunnage
Age at Filming ≈ 38
Alec McCowen's profile Alec McCowen
Age at Filming ≈ 36
Peter Madden's profile Peter Madden
Age at Filming ≈ 57
Derek Fowlds
Age at Filming ≈ 24
Dervis Ward
Age at Filming ≈ 38
Arthur Mullard's profile Arthur Mullard
Age at Filming ≈ 51
Anthony Sagar
Age at Filming ≈ 41
Julia Foster
Age at Filming ≈ 18
Joe Robinson
Age at Filming ≈ 34
Philip Martin
Age at Filming ≈ 5
Topsy Jane
Age at Filming ≈ 23
Ray Austin
Age at Filming ≈ -13
Dallas Cavell
Age at Filming ≈ 36

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Production Companies

Woodfall Film Productions British Lion-Columbia Distributors

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Ages At Time of Filming

8% 0-12
8% 13-19
24% 20-29
24% 30-39
4% 40-49
12% 50-59
20% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

12% Female
88% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner FAQ

When was The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner released?

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner was released 61 years ago, on Thursday September 20th, 1962.

Is The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner on Netflix?

No, The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner on Amazon Prime?

No, The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner on Disney Plus?

No, The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States