The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner - 1962

Condition: Very Good

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Size: 27 x 40 inches (69 x 102 cm)

An original British One Sheet poster for the 1962 release of the British kitchen sink drama “The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner”

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is a 1962 British coming-of-age film directed by Tony Richardson, starring Michael Redgrave, Tom Courtenay, Avis Bunnage and James Bolam The screenplay was written by Alan Sillitoe, based on his 1959 short story of the same title.

Fleet-footed Colin Smith is a rebellious teenager in the poverty-stricken town of Nottingham, in northern England, who enjoys running as an escape from his harsh reality. Caught stealing cash from a bakery, Colin is sent to a reform school where the manipulative governor promotes sports as rehabilitation by enlisting Colin in a foot race against a prestigious rival school. What the governor doesn't realize is that Colin is not so easily disciplined.

“Running's always been a big thing in our family, especially running away from the police.”

Tags: 1960s British Drama One Sheet Sport Action