Where to watch The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner(1962)
In the United States, you can watch The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner for free on Hoopla, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner plot summary
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.
Details
- Release date
- September 20, 1962
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Genres
- Drama
- Directed by
- Tony Richardson
- Country
- United Kingdom
- TMDB rating
- 7.2 / 10 · 177 votes
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner trailer
Cast
Michael RedgraveRuxton Towers Reformatory Governor
Tom CourtenayColin Smith
Avis BunnageMrs. Smith
Alec McCowenBrown, House Master
James BolamMike
Joe RobinsonRoach
Dervis WardDetective- Topsy JaneAudrey
Julia FosterGladys
James FoxWilly Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
FAQ
Where can I watch The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?
In the United States, you can watch The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner for free on Hoopla, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner runs 1h 44m (104 minutes).
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