Running Scared (1972)
When an undergraduate commits suicide, his best friend is sent down from university because he did nothing to prevent the death, which he felt was a choice his friend had a right to make.
Director: David Hemmings
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: May 1, 1972
Cast
- Robert Powell - Tom Betancourt
- Gayle Hunnicutt - Ellen Case
- Barry Morse - Mr. Case
- Stephanie Bidmead - Mrs. Case
- Edward Underdown - Mr. Betancourt
- Maxine Audley - Mrs. Betancourt
- Georgia Brown - Sarah
- Ben Howard - Charlie
- Paul Williamson - John
- John Bailey - Inspector
Screenplay
- Hugo Butler (Adaptation)
- Clive Exton (Screenplay)
- David Hemmings (Screenplay)
- Gregory McDonald (Novel)
Music: Michael J. Lewis
Cinematography: Ernest Day
Editing: Ralph Sheldon
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair
Keywords
suicide, undergraduate
More Films by Director: David Hemmings
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Running Scared about?
- When an undergraduate commits suicide, his best friend is sent down from university because he did nothing to prevent the death, which he felt was a choice his friend had a right to make.
- Who directed Running Scared?
- Running Scared was directed by David Hemmings.
- Who stars in Running Scared?
- Running Scared stars Robert Powell, Gayle Hunnicutt, Barry Morse, Stephanie Bidmead, Edward Underdown, Maxine Audley.
- How long is Running Scared?
- Running Scared has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Running Scared?
- Running Scared is a Drama film.
- Where was Running Scared produced?
- Running Scared was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Running Scared?
- The themes of Running Scared include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair.