The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

1962, Movie, 1h 44min

A juvenile offender (Sir Tom Courtenay) at a tough reform school impresses its Governor (Sir Michael Redgrave) with his running ability and is encouraged to compete in an upcoming race, but faces ridicule from his peers.

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7.5

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Critic Patrick Peters

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...Michael Redgrave and the debuting Tom Courtenay are excellent.

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