Tony Richardson

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

A rebellious youth sentenced to a reformatory for robbing a bakery rises through the ranks of the institution through his prowess as a long distance runner. During his solitary runs, reveries of his life and times before his incarceration lead him to re-evaluate his privileged status as a prized athlete.

Details

Release Date

1962

Director

Tony Richardson

Country

United Kingdom

Stats

Rank Position

13th

Number of Lists

1

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