A Running Jump

A Running Jump is a 2012 short film written and directed by Mike Leigh.^[1][2] It was commissioned for the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad^[3] and shown on both Channel 4 on Monday 23 July^[4] and BBC Two on Thursday 26 July 2012.^[5] Leigh describes it as "a film reflecting on sport in everyday life – not to mention taxis and dodgy second-hand cars."^[6][7][8]

A Running Jump
Written by	Mike Leigh
Directed by	Mike Leigh
Starring	Eddie Marsan Samantha Spiro Sam Kelly
Music by	Gary Yershon
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Original language	English
Production
Producers	Georgina Lowe Ruth Mackenzie
Cinematography	Dick Pope
Editor	Jon Gregory
Running time	35 minutes
Production companies	BBC Films Film4
Original release
Network	Channel 4
Release	23 July 2012 (2012-07-23)

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