# The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)

> A defiant young burglar turns his talent for distance running into a silent rebellion against the borstal that claims to reform him.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9707

## Facts

- Runtime: 104 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Tony Richardson
- Cast: Michael Redgrave, Tom Courtenay, Avis Bunnage, Alec McCowen, James Bolam, Joe Robinson, Dervis Ward, Topsy Jane
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056194/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: angst-ridden, melancholic, defiant, serious film night, british cinema marathon

## Synopsis

A young rebel finds freedom in the rhythm of his own footsteps, but at what cost?

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