Pinch Runner (2000): Cast
Pinch Runner is a 2000 drama directed by Hiroyuki Nasu, starring Natsumi Abe as Minugishi Ayumi, Yousuke Saito and Mari Yaguchi. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Hiroyuki Nasu
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Japanese - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Pinch Runner About?
The premise of Pinch Runner without spoilers.
Members of a high‑school girls’ track team train for a long‑distance relay, balancing the race’s physical challenges with their personal dynamics. At Asahina High, Ayumi Minugishi is the sole, quiet member of the Track and Field club, hard to approach despite her talent. As the relay approaches, she slowly opens up, seeking connection and confidence.
Pinch Runner Themes & Keywords
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Pinch Runner Cast & Characters
Natsumi Abe leads the cast as Minugishi Ayumi, with Yousuke Saito as Maho's Father and Mari Yaguchi as Kanzaki Tomoko. Directed by Hiroyuki Nasu; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Hiroyuki Nasu
- Natsumi Abe as Minugishi Ayumi
- Yousuke Saito as Maho's Father
- Mari Yaguchi as Kanzaki Tomoko
- Yuko Nakazawa as Masuda Ikue
Also Starring in Pinch Runner
· 6 more- Kaori Iida Sendou Reiko
- Kei Yasuda Matsumoto Michiko
- Sayaka Ichii Hayashibara Maho
- Maki Goto Hasegawa Sanae
- Matsuzaka Keiko Ayumi's Mother
- Manabu Oshio
More from Hiroyuki Nasu
More films directed by Hiroyuki Nasu: Devilman, I’m Dandy, The Shinjuku Love Story and Be-Bop High School 2.
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Pinch Runner FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Pinch Runner, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pinch Runner?
Pinch Runner runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Pinch Runner released?
Pinch Runner was released on May 20, 2000.
Who directed Pinch Runner?
Pinch Runner was directed by Hiroyuki Nasu.
More films by Hiroyuki Nasu Who is in the cast of Pinch Runner?
Pinch Runner stars Natsumi Abe as Minugishi Ayumi, Yousuke Saito as Maho's Father and Mari Yaguchi as Kanzaki Tomoko, among 10 credited actors.
Does Pinch Runner have a post-credit scene?
No. Pinch Runner has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Pinch Runner in?
The original language of Pinch Runner is Japanese.
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