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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner 1962

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.

Directed by: Tony Richardson
Written by: Alan Sillitoe
Runtime: 104 minutes
Critics score:
74 / 100
Cast:
James Fox James Fox
Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited) 
Edward Fox Edward Fox
Extra (uncredited) 
James Bolam James Bolam
Mike 
Tom Courtenay Tom Courtenay
Colin Smith 
Frank Finlay Frank Finlay
Booking Office Clerk (uncredited) 
Julia Foster Julia Foster
Gladys 
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Also known as:
  • La soledad del corredor de fondo