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A Running Jump (2012): Cast

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A Running Jump is a 2012 short comedy directed by Mike Leigh, starring Lee Ingleby as Gary, Eddie Marsan and Robert Putt. It runs 35 minutes.

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A Running Jump (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
35 min
Director
Mike Leigh
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Running Jump About?

The premise of A Running Jump without spoilers.

Gary embarks on a seemingly simple quest to purchase a used car. However, the task quickly becomes complicated by a cast of eccentric characters. He encounters Perry, a questionable car dealer from the East End, along with Perry's taxi driver father, a garage owner named Derek, Perry's wife Debbie, and a pair of mischievous twins. Each interaction turns the straightforward process into a hilarious and unexpected ordeal.

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Cast & crew

A Running Jump Cast & Characters

Lee Ingleby leads the cast as Gary, with Eddie Marsan as Perry and Robert Putt as Derek. Directed by Mike Leigh; 12 actors are credited in all.

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More from Mike Leigh

More films directed by Mike Leigh, best-rated first: Secrets & Lies, Life Is Sweet, Naked and Topsy-Turvy.

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FAQ

A Running Jump FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Running Jump, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Running Jump?

A Running Jump runs 35 minutes.

When was A Running Jump released?

A Running Jump was released on June 24, 2012.

Who directed A Running Jump?

A Running Jump was directed by Mike Leigh.

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Who is in the cast of A Running Jump?

A Running Jump stars Lee Ingleby as Gary, Eddie Marsan as Perry and Robert Putt as Derek, among 12 credited actors.

Does A Running Jump have a post-credit scene?

No. A Running Jump has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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