A Running Jump
2012 British TV series or programme
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A Running Jump is a 2012 short film written and directed by Mike Leigh.[1][2] It was commissioned for the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad[3] and shown on both Channel 4 on Monday 23 July[4] and BBC Two on Thursday 26 July 2012.[5] Leigh describes it as "a film reflecting on sport in everyday life – not to mention taxis and dodgy second-hand cars."[6][7][8]
| A Running Jump | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Mike Leigh |
| Directed by | Mike Leigh |
| Starring | Eddie Marsan Samantha Spiro Sam Kelly |
| Music by | Gary Yershon |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producers | Georgina Lowe Ruth Mackenzie |
| Cinematography | Dick Pope |
| Editor | Jon Gregory |
| Running time | 35 minutes |
| Production companies | BBC Films Film4 |
| Original release | |
| Network | Channel 4 |
| Release | 23 July 2012 |
Cast
- Eddie Marsan as Perry
- Samantha Spiro as Debbie
- Sam Kelly as Grandad
- Danielle Bird as Jody
- Nichole Bird as Hayley
- Lee Ingleby as Gary
- Robert Putt as Derek
- Jade Anouka as Jody's friend
- Belinda Everett as Karate girl
- Selina Zaza as Karate girl
- Ben Batt as Footballer
- Jonny Leigh-Wright as Footballer
