The Four Minute Mile (1988)
For two brilliant young athletes - Roger Bannister of England and John Landy of Australia - the 1952 Helsinki Olympics present an exciting challenge. But events help set them on the path to something even more memorable than an Olympic gold medal - the race to break the four-minute mile....
Director: Jim Goddard
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 152 min
Release Date: November 9, 1988
Cast
- Richard Huw - Roger Bannister
- Nique Needles - John Landy
- Adrian Rawlins - Chris Chataway
- John Philbin - Wes Santee
- Michael York - Franz Stampfl
- Lewis Fitz-Gerald - Denis Johannson
- Tracy Mann - Jill Webster
- Robert Burbage - Chris Brasher
- Adrian Dunbar - Norris McWhirter
- Richard Wilson - Harold Abrahams
Screenplay
Production: Centre Films, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, BBC
Country: United Kingdom, Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Historical Figures and Biographies, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
sports, biography
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Four Minute Mile about?
- For two brilliant young athletes - Roger Bannister of England and John Landy of Australia - the 1952 Helsinki Olympics present an exciting challenge. But events help set them on the path to something even more memorable than an Olympic gold medal - the race to break the four-minute mile....
- Who directed The Four Minute Mile?
- The Four Minute Mile was directed by Jim Goddard.
- Who stars in The Four Minute Mile?
- The Four Minute Mile stars Richard Huw, Nique Needles, Adrian Rawlins, John Philbin, Michael York, Lewis Fitz-Gerald.
- How long is The Four Minute Mile?
- The Four Minute Mile has a runtime of 2h 32m (152 minutes).
- What genre is The Four Minute Mile?
- The Four Minute Mile is a History, Drama film.
- Where was The Four Minute Mile produced?
- The Four Minute Mile was produced in United Kingdom, Australia.
- What are the themes of The Four Minute Mile?
- The themes of The Four Minute Mile include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.