The Runway(2010)
The Runway 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.
The Runway (2010) is a drama and comedy film directed by Ian Power, released on July 10, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Demián Bichir, Kerry Condon, James Cosmo and Jamie Kierans. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Ian Power
- Writers:
- Ian Power
- Producers:
- Brendan McDonald, Macdara Kelleher, Ian Power
- Cinematographer:
- P.J. Dillon
- Composer:
- Gast Waltzing
- Production:
- Fastnet Films, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Film i Väst, Lucil Film, Film Fund Luxembourg, Poderosa Pictures
- Budget:
- $4
- Status:
- Released
The Runway Cast & Crew
Main cast
Demián Bichir
as Ernesto Cordoba
Kerry Condon
as Grace Thomas
James Cosmo
as Shutherland
Jamie Kierans
as Paco Thomas
Donncha Crowley
as Tommy Carmody
Bruno Bichir
as Francisco de Caldus
Pat Laffan
as Manus
David Pearse
as Frog's Da
- Stephen Moran
Stephen Moran
as Darren
- Martin Lucey
Martin Lucey
as Ned
- John Carpenter Jr.
John Carpenter Jr.
Mark Doherty
Key crew
Directed by Ian Power, written by Ian Power, produced by Brendan McDonald, Macdara Kelleher and Ian Power.
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The Runway Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Runway – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Runway online?
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The Runway (2010) is currently available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Runway?
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The main cast of The Runway (2010) includes Demián Bichir, Kerry Condon, James Cosmo, Jamie Kierans and Donncha Crowley. The film was directed by Ian Power. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Runway released?
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The Runway was released on July 10, 2010 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Runway worth watching?
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The Runway (2010) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.