The Runway - 2010

The Runway is inspired by the true story of a South American pilot who landed his plane near Mallow, in 1983. Against all odds, the people of the town came together to build a runway to get him home and briefly caught the imagination of the nation. It is the story of Paco, a young boy without a father who adopts the pilot and convinces the town to build a runway to get him home.

101min
2010
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.4/10

Cast

Demián Bichir profile pictureDemián BichirErnesto Cordoba
Kerry Condon profile pictureKerry CondonGrace Thomas
James Cosmo profile pictureJames CosmoShutherland
Jamie Kierans profile pictureJamie KieransPaco Thomas
Donncha Crowley profile pictureDonncha CrowleyTommy Carmody
Bruno Bichir profile pictureBruno BichirFrancisco de Caldus
David Pearse profile pictureDavid PearseFrog's Da

About The Runway

The Runway Overview

The Runway is inspired by the true story of a South American pilot who landed his plane near Mallow, in 1983. Against all odds, the people of the town came together to build a runway to get him home and briefly caught the imagination of the nation. It is the story of Paco, a young boy without a father who adopts the pilot and convinces the town to build a runway to get him home.

Runtime: 101min

Extra details

Original Title: The Runway
Original Language: English
Directed By: Ian Power
Production Companies
Fastnet Films