Plot — What is The Long Run about?
A failed track coach finally finds someone who he believes has what it takes to win. The Comrades Marathon is a 90-k race in South Africa. An aging running coach, Barry, wants to field a winner; he's working with four men from a factory, but when he's fired to make way for a smooth, corporate type, he's at loose ends. Then he sees Christine, a Namibian immigrant who runs to forget her troubles. He offers to coach her and soon she's living at his house, following his diet and training regimen. But his single-mindedness gets to her: she wants a job and a place of her own. Plus, the man who replaced Barry likes her and wants her away from Barry. Can runner and coach (woman and man, African and European) sort out their complex relationship before the race? Written by
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 112 min |
| Audience Score | 67% (6.7/10, 9 votes) |
The Long Run — FAQ
Is The Long Run worth watching? The Long Run holds a 6.7/10 rating from 9 viewers. A failed track coach finally finds someone who he believes has what it takes to win. The Comrades Marathon is a 90-k race in South Africa. An aging running coach, Barry, wants to field a winner; he's working with four me
Who directed The Long Run? Directed by Jean Stewart.
Who is in the cast of The Long Run? It stars Armin Mueller-Stahl, Nthati Moshesh, Paterson Joseph, Seputla Sebogodi, Desmond Dube, Anna-Mart van der Merwe and more.
Where can I stream The Long Run? Streaming availability for The Long Run is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Long Run release? It released in 2001.
