A Running Jump is a 2012 short film written and directed by Mike Leigh. It was commissioned for the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad and shown on both Channel 4 on Monday 23 July and BBC Two on Thursday 26 July 2012. Leigh describes it as "a film reflecting on sport in everyday life – not to mention taxis and dodgy second-hand cars."

Cast

Eddie Marsan as Perry

Samantha Spiro as Debbie

Sam Kelly as Grandad

Danielle Bird as Jody

Nichole Bird as Hayley

Lee Ingleby as Gary

Robert Putt as Derek

Jade Anouka as Jody's friend

Belinda Everett as Karate girl

Selina Zaza as Karate girl

Ben Batt as Footballer

Jonny Leigh-Wright as Footballer

References

British short films

2012 television films

A Running Jump