A Running Jump

A Running Jump is a 2012 short film written and directed by Mike Leigh. It was commissioned for the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad and shown on both Channel 4 on Monday 23 July and BBC Two on Thursday 26 July 2012. Leigh describes it as "a film reflecting on sport in everyday life – not to mention taxis and dodgy second-hand cars."

Cast

 * Eddie Marsan as Perry
 * Samantha Spiro as Debbie
 * Sam Kelly as Grandad
 * Danielle Bird as Jody
 * Nichole Bird as Hayley
 * Lee Ingleby as Gary
 * Robert Putt as Derek
 * Jade Anouka as Jody's friend
 * Belinda Everett as Karate girl
 * Selina Zaza as Karate girl
 * Ben Batt as Footballer
 * Jonny Leigh-Wright as Footballer