The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
1962 · 1h 44m · Drama · United Kingdom · Rated 12 (NL)
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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