'Jerusalem' from 'The loneliness of the long distance runner

[dlphcoracl]

This is a great film that has been unjustly neglected over the years and it is one of the first great films (i.e., non-Hollywood) I remember seeing. Few films depict the hopelessness and pent-up rage of the British lower class and the weight of the British caste system that, to this day, often defines one's lot in life from birth.

This film is as timely now as it was when it was first released nearly fifty years ago.

[napowen]

classic!!! damn....

[Greatest1981]

And did those feet in ancient time

Walk upon England's mountains green?

And was the holy Lamb of God

On England's pleasant pastures seen?

And did the Countenance Divine

Shine forth upon our clouded hills?

And was Jerusalem builded here

Among these dark satanic mills?

[Greatest1981]

Bring me my bow of burning gold!

Bring me my arrows of desire!

Bring me my spear! O clouds, unfold!

Bring me my chariot of fire!

I will not cease from mental fight,

Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand,

Till we have built Jerusalem

In England's green and pleasant land.

[zappadead13]

elp

[Nualchemist]

This is one unforgettable scene of this remarkable film. This scene has been in my heart for over 30 years since I saw the film for the first time! I was really touched by seeing these rebellious boys singing "Jerusalem" so earnestly. I could see that even these "bad boys" who have broken social rules have a strong core principle or belief to keep within them. That gave me a very profound impression.

[lepaul2002]

can be played as a choral work or a pub singalong depending on the occasion...weddings, parties, anything...and bozo jazz a speciality

[bozimo1]

I did Rochester borstal in 1975. Brutal place ... it made me a brutal person when I was released ... cold and hateful.

[VoxJoxx]

@bozimo1 I hope you have found peace, you deserve it, the system did this to you.

[choppedlogic]

This film portrays its characters and their lives honestly, the working class is not saintly, and also with dignity.

These boys know how their government works, how the system has abused their families. When they rebel against the administration, it is based on principle.

They fight to claim an identity of their choosing, not to assimilate into an aristocratic tradition to which they have only ever played a subservient role.

[shirliechau]

fantastic sharing. One of my favourite film.

[stbhs71]

Tony Richardson was a genius

Rest in Peace, Tony

[jamierourketen]

is it not possible to watch this film on you tube?

[Nualchemist]

@jamierourketen

It is. Check the title on YouTube.

[TheMightOfTheEnglish]

along with saturday night sunday morning ,a classic

[neonknights]

An all-time masterpiece! :-)

[margolick]

I saw this 40 years ago in high school and never forgot it. It still moves me deeply.

[rowanrow]

this is an outstanding film!

[ForARide]

One of my all time favorite films!

Thanks for uploading.