The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (8-Oct-1962)

Director: Tony Richardson

Writer: Alan Sillitoe

From short story: The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner by Alan Sillitoe

Music Composed, Arranged and Conducted by: John Addison

Producer: Tony Richardson

Keywords: Sports Drama, Running

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

James Bolam Actor 16-Jun-1938 The Likely Lads

Tom Courtenay Actor 25-Feb-1937 The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

Alec McCowen Actor 26-May-1925 6-Feb-2017 English Shakespearean actor

Michael Redgrave Actor 20-Mar-1908 21-Mar-1985 Mourning Becomes Electra

CAST

Michael Redgrave ... Borstal Governor
Tom Courtenay ... Colin Smith
with
Avis Bunnage ... Mrs. Smith
Alec McCowen ... Brown
James Bolam ... Mike
Joe Robinson ... Roach
Dervis Ward ... Detective
Topsy Jane ... Audrey
Julia Foster ... Gladys

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