King of the Fells
“Joss Naylor, the shepherd with an unbeatable running record”
Synopsis
Fell running is a demanding endurance sport and Joss Naylor ran with all his heart. Fuelled by apple cake and Guinness, the English sheep farmer from the Lake District, an idyllic part of north-west England, broke multiple long-distance running records. In 1971, he ran the fastest known time on Britain's National Three Peaks, a record that stands today; aged 50, he ran all 214 Wainwrights in seven days; when he turned 60, he ran 60 Lakeland fell tops in 36 hours; and at 70, he ran 70 fells. This short film details his modest approach to an almost unimaginable yet enduring challenge.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Seth Whitfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Seth Whitfield
- Original Title
- King of the Fells
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Seth Whitfield
Seth Whitfield
Seth Whitfield
Joseph Edwards, Felicia Morizet
Department Leadership Roster
Seth Whitfield
Writer
Seth Whitfield
Director
Seth Whitfield
Editor
Felicia Morizet
Producer
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What is King of the Fells about?
Fell running is a demanding endurance sport and Joss Naylor ran with all his heart. Fuelled by apple cake and Guinness, the English sheep farmer from the Lake District, an idyllic part of north-west England, broke multiple long-distance running records. In 1971, he ran the fastest known time on Britain's National Three Peaks, a record that stands today; aged 50, he ran all 214 Wainwrights in seven days; when he turned 60, he ran 60 Lakeland fell tops in 36 hours; and at 70, he ran 70 fells. This short film details his modest approach to an almost unimaginable yet enduring challenge.
Who directed King of the Fells?
King of the Fells was directed by Seth Whitfield.
Who stars in King of the Fells?
The principal cast of King of the Fells includes Joss Naylor.
When was King of the Fells released and how long is it?
King of the Fells was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 16m.