The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962) - film review

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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is a British film first released in 1962, directed by Tony Richardson. The film stars Michael Redgrave, Tom Courtenay, Avis Bunnage and Alec McCowen. It has also been released under the title: Rebel with a Cause. Our overall rating for this film is: very good.

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Director: Tony Richardson
Script: Alan Sillitoe
Photo: Walter Lassally
Music: John Addison
Cast: Michael Redgrave (Ruxton Towers Reformatory governor), Tom Courtenay (Colin Smith), Avis Bunnage (Mrs. Smith), Alec McCowen (Brown, House Master), James Bolam (Mike), Joe Robinson (Roach), Dervis Ward (Detective), Topsy Jane (Audrey), Julia Foster (Gladys), Ray Austin (Craig), John Brooking (Green), John Bull (Ronalds), James Cairncross (Mr. Jones), Peter Duguid (Doctor), Raymond Dyer (Gordon, Mrs. Smith’s Boyfriend), Frank Finlay (Booking Office Clerk), James Fox (Willy Gunthorpe – Ranley School Runner), William Ash Hammond (Johnny Smith), Peter Kriss (Scott), Peter Madden (Mr. Smith), Philip Martin (Stacy, Drake House Leader), Arthur Mullard (Craig), Christopher Parker (Bill Smith), Robert Percival (Tory Politician), Anthony Sagar (Fenton), John Thaw (Bosworth), Chris Williams (Public School Boy), Anita Oliver (Alice Smith)
Country: UK
Language: English
Runtime: 104 min; B&W
Aka: Rebel with a Cause

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