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"The search for freedom becomes the deadliest trap."
When his young daughter disappears, her father refuses to accept that she is dead and sets out on a journey to find her.
Director
Charles Sturridge
Starring
James Fox, Jane Asher, Kate Hardie
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Runners was released 43 years ago in 1983.
Runners is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 47m.
CAST (20)
James Fox
Tom Lindsay
Jane Asher
Helen
Kate Hardie
Rachel Lindsay
Robert Lang
Wilkins
EO
Eileen O'Brien
Gillian Lindsay
Bernard Hill
Trevor Field
RS
Ruti Simon
Lucy Lindsay
MH
Max Hafler
Policeman
PT
Peter Turner
Policeman
BT
Bridget Turner
Teacher
DH
Deborah Hawley
Schoolgirl
HB
Hazel Berry
Schoolgirl
CH
Charla Haughton
Schoolgirl
NG
Nicola Glew
Schoolgirl
Shay Gorman
Irishman
Anna Wing
Old Lady
UC
Ursula Camm
Lady
LK
Laurin Kaski
Steward
Paul Angelis
Tony Gavin
Julian Firth
Researcher
CREW
Director
Writer
STUDIOS (2)
Hanstoll
Goldcrest
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
107 min (1h 47m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
4.8/10 (4 votes)
Popularity
4
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Runners about?
When his young daughter disappears, her father refuses to accept that she is dead and sets out on a journey to find her.
How long is Runners?
Runners has a runtime of 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Who directed Runners?
Runners was directed by Charles Sturridge.
Who stars in Runners?
The cast of Runners includes James Fox, Jane Asher, Kate Hardie, Robert Lang, Eileen O'Brien.
What is the rating of Runners?
Runners has a rating of 4.8 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama