The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
Zoomicon-zoom-in
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

By
Tony Richardson (director) Michael Redgrave (actor) Julia Foster (actor) Peter Madden (actor) Tom Courtenay (actor) Joe Robinson (actor) Avis Bunnage (actor) Alec McCowen (actor) John Thaw (actor) James Bolam (actor) Dervis Ward (actor)  
show more

Blu-ray

Certificate:

In Stock

Quantity
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
1960s British drama which centres on Colin Smith (Tom Courtenay), a cynical working class youth, who finds himself in a boys' reformatory for robbing a bakery. The governor in charge of the reform school (Michael Redgrave) preaches to his inmates that exercise and physical challenge can permanently destroy a boy's rebellious streak. But Colin is fortunate enough to be on the boss's good side due to his natural running prowess and is offered the chance to train for a race against the local public school. Tensions build as the big day approaches and after a lot of time spent thinking on his lonely runs, Colin might just reconsider his naturally rebellious instincts.
  • Edition: Interactive Menus\Commentary: with actor Tom Courtenay, writer Alan Sillitoe and film historian Robert Murphy\Other Documentary: 'Momma Don't Allow' (1956) and a video essay by cinematographer Walter Lassally
  • Language: English
  • Format: Blu-ray
  • Release Date: 2015-06-22
  • Minimum Age To Purchase: 12
  • Distributor: BFI
  • Number Of Discs: 1
  • Running Time: 99 minutes
  • BBFC Rating: 12

Delivery Options

Home Delivery

Store Delivery

Free Returns

We hope you are delighted with everything you buy from us. However, if you are not, we will refund or replace your order up to 30 days after purchase. Terms and exclusions apply; find out more from our Returns and Refunds Policy.