The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

1962 · 104 MIN · IMDB 7.5 · 9,646 VOTES · DIR. Tony Richardson

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner poster

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.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,345 lines

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00:00:14 Running has always been a big thing in our family
00:05:21 Say, "sir," when you answer the Governor.
00:08:05 I was just wondering whether you were the Governor's assistant?
00:12:31 Well, if I felt afraid, I mean, I wouldn't have broken in, would I?
00:15:33 Come on!
00:18:52 I'm going to be late for work. Billy, take that round to the chemist.
00:23:01 It would get me out of this dump.
00:28:41 - What's up with you? - I told you to hold back, didn't I?
00:32:52 Come on.
00:35:41 - I was. - Nit, nit. Screw's coming.
00:39:42 No news of Stacey, yet, sir, but we have the others under control.
00:42:41 Thank you.
00:47:12 I see from the sports report that Smith
00:56:55 Don't worry, there's plenty more where that came from.
01:02:01 Oh, it is, but not in the way I thought, though.
01:07:07 Get back. I'll kill you.
01:12:37 Well, be quick about it then, and make less noise.
01:16:31 - Hey, what's up then? - Just asking a few questions.
01:20:00 - Give us a few chips. - And one cod.
01:24:33 I thought you'd be glad to know, you're as sound as a bell.
01:27:00 Not this one.
01:30:48 Good luck. Good luck.
01:35:20 - Looks like your man. - The cup's ours!
01:39:32 English

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,345
Dialogue density12.9 lines / min
First line00:00:14
Final line01:39:32

Production Record

DirectorTony Richardson
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes9,646