The Run of the Country
“Sometimes, the most daring step to freedom is out the front door.”
Synopsis
An Irish lad who fled from his oppressive, widowed father falls for a girl from an affluent family.
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The Run of the Country - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-14
Top Cast
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Albert Finney
Danny's Father
Matt Keeslar
Danny
Victoria Smurfit
Annagh
Anthony Brophy
Prunty
David Kelly
Father Gaynor
Dearbhla Molloy
Danny's Mother
Pat Kinevane
McQuade
Vinnie McCabe
Annaghs Uncle
Michael O'Reilly
Bouncer Patterson
P.J. Brady
Carolan
Declan Mulholland
Farmer
Dawn Bradfield
Daphne
Joe Hanley
Monkey
Maureen Dow
Mrs. McKenna
Eileen Ward
Mrs. Lee
Joan Sheehy
Widdy McGinn
Áine Ní Mhuirí
Danny's Aunt
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 22, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Yates
- Screenplay & Story
- Shane Connaughton
- Original Score
- Cynthia Millar
- Original Title
- The Run of the Country
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- 129 Productions, Castle Rock Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Yates
Shane Connaughton
Cynthia Millar
Mike Southon
Paul Hodgson
Ruth Boswell, Peter Yates, Nigel Wooll
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Southon
Director of Photography
Peter Yates
Director
Shane Connaughton
Screenplay
Cynthia Millar
Original Music Composer
Ruth Boswell
Producer
Peter Yates
Producer
Paul Hodgson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Run of the Country
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Run of the Country about?
An Irish lad who fled from his oppressive, widowed father falls for a girl from an affluent family.
Who directed The Run of the Country?
The Run of the Country was directed by Peter Yates.
Who stars in The Run of the Country?
The principal cast of The Run of the Country includes Albert Finney, Matt Keeslar, Victoria Smurfit, Anthony Brophy, David Kelly.
When was The Run of the Country released and how long is it?
The Run of the Country was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Run of the Country?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Run of the Country was composed by Cynthia Millar.
Is The Run of the Country based on a book or true story?
The Run of the Country is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Shane Connaughton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Run of the Country?
The Run of the Country holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).