Running on the Sun: The Badwater 135
“The road to hell is 135 miles long.”
Synopsis
Forty runners compete in the most gruelling race on earth, the Badwater. The film documents the trials and tribulations of these athletes as they run 135 miles through Death Valley in July and explores the motivations behind this seemingly masochistic contest. A celebration of the perseverance of the human will beyond the limits of the human body
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mel Stuart
- Original Title
- Running on the Sun: The Badwater 135
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mel Stuart
Department Leadership Roster
Mel Stuart
Director
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2000
Genre -- Sports
Documentaries about Sports.
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What is Running on the Sun: The Badwater 135 about?
Forty runners compete in the most gruelling race on earth, the Badwater. The film documents the trials and tribulations of these athletes as they run 135 miles through Death Valley in July and explores the motivations behind this seemingly masochistic contest. A celebration of the perseverance of the human will beyond the limits of the human body
Who directed Running on the Sun: The Badwater 135?
Running on the Sun: The Badwater 135 was directed by Mel Stuart.
Who stars in Running on the Sun: The Badwater 135?
The principal cast of Running on the Sun: The Badwater 135 includes Not specified.
When was Running on the Sun: The Badwater 135 released and how long is it?
Running on the Sun: The Badwater 135 was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.