Overview

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.

Cast

Demián Bichir, Kerry Condon, James Cosmo, Jamie Kierans, Donncha Crowley, Bruno Bichir, Pat Laffan, David Pearse

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What is "The Runway" about?

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.

When was "The Runway" released?

The Runway was released in 2010.

Who stars in "The Runway"?

The cast includes Demián Bichir, Kerry Condon, James Cosmo, Jamie Kierans.