Run for the Lifeboat
Synopsis
When unmarried mother Maggie takes her son Terry on holiday to the Welsh fishing village of Gorbay, they meet Gareth, a member of the local lifeboat crew. But Terry's admiration of Gareth leads to tragedy.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Stacey Tendeter
Maggie
David Burke
Gareth
Constance Chapman
Mrs. Jones
John Pickard
Young Terry
Ross Livingstone
Terry
Melanie Walters
Sian
Jeff Rawle
Billy
Tenniel Evans
Grant
David Garfield
Trev
Sian Hopkins
Gwen Tandy
Sion Tudor Owen
Coastguard
John Pandy
Ambulanceman
Nicola Beddoe
Receptionist
Stephen Thorne
Newsreader
David Chalford
Dai Roberts
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Livingstone
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Livingstone
- Original Score
- Ilona Sekacz
- Original Title
- Run for the Lifeboat
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Livingstone
Douglas Livingstone
Ilona Sekacz
John Kenway
Oliver White
Carol Parks
Department Leadership Roster
Carol Parks
Producer
Douglas Livingstone
Writer
Douglas Livingstone
Director
John Kenway
Director of Photography
Oliver White
Editor
Myles Lang
Production Design
Ilona Sekacz
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Run for the Lifeboat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Run for the Lifeboat about?
When unmarried mother Maggie takes her son Terry on holiday to the Welsh fishing village of Gorbay, they meet Gareth, a member of the local lifeboat crew. But Terry's admiration of Gareth leads to tragedy.
Who directed Run for the Lifeboat?
Run for the Lifeboat was directed by Douglas Livingstone.
Who stars in Run for the Lifeboat?
The principal cast of Run for the Lifeboat includes Stacey Tendeter, David Burke, Constance Chapman, John Pickard, Ross Livingstone.
When was Run for the Lifeboat released and how long is it?
Run for the Lifeboat was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Run for the Lifeboat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Run for the Lifeboat was composed by Ilona Sekacz.