The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

Synopsis

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.

Director

Tony Richardson

Written by

Alan Sillitoe

Music

John Addison

Studio

Woodfall Film Productions

Released

20 September 1962

Genres

Drama