The loneliness of the long distance runner  [DVD] / 
directed by Tony Richardson. 
 - U.K.:  BFI Video Publishing,  2003. 
 - 1 DVD (100 min.) :  sd., b&w. 
<br/><br/> A DVD release of a 1962 motion picture.  Adapted from the short story by Alan Sillitoe.  DVD extras include a commentary by film historian Robert Murphy, with Alan Sillitoe and Tom Courtenay, video essay by cinematographer Walter Lassally, stills gallery and director and writer biographies. 
<br/><br/>Director/producer, Tony Richardson ; screenplay, Alan Sillitoe ; director of photography, Walter Lassally ; music, John Addison.  Director/producer, Tony Richardson ; screenplay, Alan Sillitoe ; director of photography, Walter Lassally ; music, John Addison. 
<br/><br/>Michael Redgrave (Governor-Warden), Tom Courtenay (Colin Smith), Avis Bunnage (Mrs. Smith), Peter Madden (Mr. Smith), James Bolam (Mike), Julia Foster (Gladys), Topsy Jane (Audrey), Dervis Ward (Detective), Raymond Dyer (Gordon), Alex McCowan (Psychiatrist). 
<br/><br/> An 18-year-old boy, a product of a slum environment, is sent to reform school where he becomes the top runner and the best bet to win against a private school. 
<br/><br/><label>Publisher. No.: </label>BFIVD 511  BFI Video 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>393A