The Four Minute Mile
Synopsis
For two brilliant young athletes - Roger Bannister of England and John Landy of Australia - the 1952 Helsinki Olympics present an exciting challenge. But events help set them on the path to something even more memorable than an Olympic gold medal - the race to break the four-minute mile....
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Richard Huw
Roger Bannister
Nique Needles
John Landy
Adrian Rawlins
Chris Chataway
John Philbin
Wes Santee
Michael York
Franz Stampfl
Lewis Fitz-Gerald
Denis Johannson
Tracy Mann
Jill Webster
Robert Burbage
Chris Brasher
Adrian Dunbar
Norris McWhirter
Richard Wilson
Harold Abrahams
Mark Pennell
Don MacMillan
Ralph Cotterill
Percy Cerutty
John O'May
Bill Easton
Stuart McCreery
Les Perry
Chuck Faulkner
American Athletics Official
Charles Tingwell
Sandy Duncan
Joe Dolce
American Athletics Official
John Tordoff
Groundsman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Goddard
- Screenplay & Story
- David Williamson
- Original Title
- The Four Minute Mile
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Production Studios
- Centre Films, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Goddard
David Williamson
Graham Massey, Pom Oliver, Errol Sullivan
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Goddard
Director
David Williamson
Writer
Graham Massey
Producer
Pom Oliver
Producer
Errol Sullivan
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Four Minute Mile
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What is The Four Minute Mile about?
For two brilliant young athletes - Roger Bannister of England and John Landy of Australia - the 1952 Helsinki Olympics present an exciting challenge. But events help set them on the path to something even more memorable than an Olympic gold medal - the race to break the four-minute mile....
Who directed The Four Minute Mile?
The Four Minute Mile was directed by Jim Goddard.
Who stars in The Four Minute Mile?
The principal cast of The Four Minute Mile includes Richard Huw, Nique Needles, Adrian Rawlins, John Philbin, Michael York.
When was The Four Minute Mile released and how long is it?
The Four Minute Mile was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 2h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Four Minute Mile?
The Four Minute Mile holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.).