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.

Top Cast

Michael Redgrave Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor

Tom Courtenay Colin Smith

Avis Bunnage Mrs. Smith

Alec McCowen Brown, House Master

James Bolam Mike