Young Hearts Run Free
“Community, Friendship, First Loves, Rebellion!”
Synopsis
1974: Against the backdrop of a violent miners strike in their quiet Northumbrian village, a likeable teenage artist falls in love with the new girl from London, but their tempestuous relationship and attempts to escape cause him to betray his family, community and best friends; he becomes dangerously embroiled in the rioting of the strike. With attempts to reconcile them failing, he must choose between his old friends and his new love.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Andy Black
Mark Summers
Jennifer Bryden
Sue Proudlock
Lyndsey Lennon
Claire Armstrong
Danny McCready
Big George Armstrong
Jimmy Carter
Tony Best
Peter G. Reed
Mr Stevenson
Ann Ridley
Margaret Armstrong
Fran Briggs
Mrs Jean Tait
Matthew Brown
Jonta
Wayne Thompson
Mr Thompson
Billy Fane
Friendly Miner on Bus
Bill E. Meeks
Barman Mr Best
Brian Hindmarch
Police Sergeant
Jo Kelly
Chipshop Worker
Craig Rutherford
Job Centre Clerk
Jason Savin
Miner
Adam Baroni
Fighting Policeman
Jonas Daniel Alexander
Man Talking to Mark in Nightclub
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andy Mark Simpson
- Screenplay & Story
- Andy Mark Simpson
- Original Score
- Robert Owen
- Original Title
- Young Hearts Run Free
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andy Mark Simpson
Andy Mark Simpson
Robert Owen
Mark Waters
Andy Mark Simpson
Department Leadership Roster
Andy Mark Simpson
Writer
Andy Mark Simpson
Director
Mark Waters
Editor
Andy Mark Simpson
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Young Hearts Run Free.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Young Hearts Run Free
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Young Hearts Run Free about?
1974: Against the backdrop of a violent miners strike in their quiet Northumbrian village, a likeable teenage artist falls in love with the new girl from London, but their tempestuous relationship and attempts to escape cause him to betray his family, community and best friends; he becomes dangerously embroiled in the rioting of the strike. With attempts to reconcile them failing, he must choose between his old friends and his new love.
Who directed Young Hearts Run Free?
Young Hearts Run Free was directed by Andy Mark Simpson.
Who stars in Young Hearts Run Free?
The principal cast of Young Hearts Run Free includes Andy Black, Jennifer Bryden, Lyndsey Lennon, Danny McCready, Jimmy Carter.
When was Young Hearts Run Free released and how long is it?
Young Hearts Run Free was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Young Hearts Run Free?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Young Hearts Run Free was composed by Robert Owen.