The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)

September 20th, 19621h 44min

Drama
72%

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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