The Long Run (2001)

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A failed track coach finally finds someone who he believes has what it takes to win. The Comrades Marathon is a 90-k race in South Africa. An aging running coach, Barry, wants to field a winner; he's working with four men from a factory, but when he's fired to make way for a smooth, corporate type, he's at loose ends. Then he sees Christine, a Namibian immigrant who runs to forget her troubles. He offers to coach her and soon she's living at his house, following his diet and training regimen. But his single-mindedness gets to her: she wants a job and a place of her own. Plus, the man who replaced Barry likes her and wants her away from Barry. Can runner and coach (woman and man, African and European) sort out their complex relationship before the race? Written by

Director: Jean Stewart
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Trevor Jones
Cinematography: Cinders Forshaw
Editing: Avril Beukes
Production: Distant Horizon
Country: South Africa
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

stadium, africa, south africa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Long Run about?
A failed track coach finally finds someone who he believes has what it takes to win. The Comrades Marathon is a 90-k race in South Africa. An aging running coach, Barry, wants to field a winner; he's working with four men from a factory, but when he's fired to make way for a smooth, corporate type, he's at loose ends. Then he sees Christine, a Namibian immigrant who runs to forget her troubles. He offers to coach her and soon she's living at his house, following his diet and training regimen. But his single-mindedness gets to her: she wants a job and a place of her own. Plus, the man who replaced Barry likes her and wants her away from Barry. Can runner and coach (woman and man, African and European) sort out their complex relationship before the race? Written by
Who directed The Long Run?
The Long Run was directed by Jean Stewart.
Who stars in The Long Run?
The Long Run stars Armin Mueller-Stahl, Nthati Moshesh, Paterson Joseph, Seputla Sebogodi, Desmond Dube, Anna-Mart van der Merwe.
How long is The Long Run?
The Long Run has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
What genre is The Long Run?
The Long Run is a Drama film.
Where was The Long Run produced?
The Long Run was produced in South Africa.