Michael Redgrave
Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
1962•1h 44m•Released•EN
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
Overview
A rebellious youth, sentenced to a boy’s reformatory for robbing a bakery, rises through the ranks of the institution by impressing its Governor through his prowess as a long distance runner. He is encouraged to compete in an upcoming race, but faces ridicule from his peers.
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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
September 20, 1962
Runtime
1h 44m
Rating
7.2 / 10
Votes
177
Budget
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Status
Released
Popularity
2.5
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Tom Courtenay
Colin Smith
Avis Bunnage
Mrs. Smith
Alec McCowen
Brown, House Master
James Bolam
Mike
Joe Robinson
Roach
Dervis Ward
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Topsy Jane
Audrey
Julia Foster
Gladys
James Fox
Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
John Thaw
Bosworth (uncredited)
Arthur Mullard
Chief Borstal Officer (uncredited)
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