The Runway
Originally released in 2010. The Runway is a drama/comedy film. directed by Ian Power.
Starring Demián Bichir, Kerry Condon, and James Cosmo
Synopsis
The Runway is inspired by the true story of a South American pilot who landed his plane near Mallow, in 1983. Against all odds, the people of the town came together to build a runway to get him home and briefly caught the imagination of the nation. It is the story of Paco, a young boy without a father who adopts the pilot and convinces the town to build a runway to get him home.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 10, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (10 votes)
Budget
$4
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Ireland
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4
Production Companies
- Fastnet Films
- Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
- Film i Väst
- Lucil Film
- Film Fund Luxembourg
- Poderosa Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Runway about?
The Runway is inspired by the true story of a South American pilot who landed his plane near Mallow, in 1983. Against all odds, the people of the town came together to build a runway to get him hom...
Who directed The Runway?
The Runway was directed by Ian Power.
How long is The Runway?
The Runway has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was The Runway released?
The Runway was released on July 10, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Runway?
The main cast of The Runway includes Demián Bichir, Kerry Condon, James Cosmo, Jamie Kierans, Donncha Crowley.