The Runway
The Runway is inspired by the true story of a South American pilot who landed his plane near Mallow, in 1983. Against all odds, the people of the town came together to build a runway to get him home and briefly caught the imagination of the nation. It is the story of Paco, a young boy without a father who adopts the pilot and convinces the town to build a runway to get him home.
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The Runway
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 10, 2010
Runtime
1h 41m
Genres
Drama, Comedy
User Score
61%
Original Title
The Runway
Production Companies
Fastnet Films
Director
Ian Power
Budget
$4
Description
The Runway is inspired by the true story of a South American pilot who landed his plane near Mallow, in 1983. Against all odds, the people of the town came together to build a runway to get him home and briefly caught the imagination of the nation. It is the story of Paco, a young boy without a father who adopts the pilot and convinces the town to build a runway to get him home.