The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
7.2
1962
1h 44m
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.
Movie Information
Status
Released
Release Date
September 20, 1962
Runtime
1h 44m
Rating
7.2
(160 votes)
Genres
Drama
Production Companies
Woodfall Film Productions
Overview
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.
