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
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