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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

1962 · 1 h 44 min
Directed by Tony Richardson
DramaSport

Cast

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Plot

A rebellious youth in a reform school rises through running, and decides what to do with the race that could win him favour.

Sinekatalog’s take

Tony Richardson's British New Wave drama is angry and moving, with Tom Courtenay in a great performance.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.5 / 10 (10,140 votes)
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