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  1. Plot. When he is caught by the police for robbing a bakery, Smith is sentenced to be confined in Ruxton Towers in Essex, a Borstal (young offenders institution) for delinquent youths. He seeks solace in long-distance running, attracting the notice of the school's authorities for his physical prowess.

  2. A 1962 British film based on Alan Sillitoe's story of a rebellious youth in a borstal who runs for the Governor's pride. The film explores themes of class, crime, and identity through Colin's flashbacks and his decision to stop running at the finish line.

  3. The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner: Directed by Tony Richardson. With Michael Redgrave, Tom Courtenay, Avis Bunnage, Alec McCowen. A young thief takes up long-distance running when he is sent to a borstal.

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    • Drama, Sport
    • Tony Richardson
    • 1962-10-08
  4. Sep 24, 2022 · A novella about a rebellious young criminal who runs for his own sake and refuses to win a race for his corrupt governor. The story explores themes of alienation, freedom, and self-assertion in postwar Britain.

  5. Currently you are able to watch "The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner" streaming on Tubi TV, Freevee for free with ads or buy it as download on Apple TV, Amazon Video. It is also possible to rent "The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner" on Apple TV, Amazon Video online.

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  6. A 1962 British film drama about a rebellious runner in a reform school, based on a short story by Alan Sillitoe. The film explores the themes of identity, defiance, and social realism, and features Tom Courtenay and Michael Redgrave.

  7. Fleet-footed Colin Smith (Tom Courtenay) is a rebellious teenager in the poverty-stricken town of Nottingham, in northern England, who enjoys running as an...

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    • Drama