Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner. The (Blu-ray)

Directed by Tony Richardson

Starring: Alec McCowen, James Bolam, Avis Bunnage, Tom Courtenay, Julia Foster, Peter Madden, Michael Redgrave, John Thaw, Joe Robinson, Dervis Ward
Contributors: Tony Richardson, Alan Stillitoe, John Addison, Walter Lassally
Studio: BFI
Genre: Modern Classic
Main Language: English
Region: Region B
Release Date: 22 Jun 2015
Originally Issued: 1962
No of Discs: 1
BBFC Cert: (12) Suitable for 12 years and over.
Run Time: 99 minutes

Description

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.

Special Features

• Interactive Menus
• Scene Access
• Commentary: with actor Tom Courtenay, writer Alan Sillitoe and film historian Robert Murphy
• Other Documentary: 'Momma Don't Allow' (1956) and a video essay by cinematographer Walter Lassally