The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner 1962

Bosley Crowther, New York Times: While this show of compassion may not sit comfortably with those who distrust social agitation and too easy sympathy, it must be said that a splendid presentation is made by Mr. Richardson. Read more

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: More allegory from the depths of the British kitchen sink. Read more

Time Out: Most of the period hallmarks of the British New Wave are paraded here. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: The performance of Tom Courtenay and the imaginative, if sometimes overfussy, direction of Tony Richardson, plus some standout lensing by Walter Lassally makes this a worthwhile pic. Read more