Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner, The

Synopsis: Feature film adapted by Alan Sillitoe from his own short story. A borstal boy finds freedom in the solitude of cross-country running. When his sporting prowess catches the eye of the governor he is coached to compete in a race against a local public school.

NB new high definition transfer versions released in Feb 2009 on DVD and Blu-ray (ref BFIB1003 price £22.99). Special features include: Commentary by film historian Robert Murphy, with lead actor Tom Courtenay and writer Alan Sillitoe; Video essay by cinematographer Walter Lassally; Momma Don’t Allow (1956), Tony Richardson’s Free Cinema documentary shot by Walter Lassally; Illustrated booklet including essays and biographies.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2003
Year of production: 1962
Uses: Courses discussing cinema and society; BA optional course on the structure of history.*
Subjects: Literature; Media studies; Sociology
Keywords: feature films; literature - English; social education; working classes; short stories

Director

Tony Richardson

Producer

Michael Holden; Tony Richardson

Writer

Alan Sillitoe

Cast

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