The loneliness of the long distance runner [videorecording]
2003
Videos and DVDs
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.
Main title:
The loneliness of the long distance runner [videorecording] / producer, Tony Richardson.
Author:
Richardson, Tony, 1928-1991, directorAddison, John, 1920-1998, musicBolam, James, 1935-, actorBunnage, Avis, actorCourtenay, Tom, actorStillitoe, Alan, book author
Imprint:
BFI, 2003.
Collation:
1 videodisc (99 min.) : b&w.
Notes:
Starring: Tom Courtenay - Michael Redgrave - James Bolam - John Thaw.Region 2, 1 disc(s), Interactive menus, Ratio (1:1.66 widescreen), Languages (English), Biographies, Commentary (Alan Sillitoe, Tom Courtenay), Image gallery, Video essay.Made in 1962.Based on the short story by Alan Stillitoe.Credits: music, John Addison; cinematographer, Walter Lassally.DVDN.Credits: director, Tony Richardson; writer, Alan Stillitoe; music, John Addison; cinematographer, Walter Lassally.
Performers:
Cast: Cast: James Bolam, Avis Bunnage, Tom Courtenay, Julia Foster, Peter Madden, Michael Redgrave, John Thaw, Alec McCowen, Joe Robinson, Dervis Ward.
Audience:
BBFC code: 12.
System details:
DVD.
Dewey class:
791.437
Language:
English
Index terms:
DVD: Back Catalogue Films
BRN:
910120
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