Film

The Paradise Run

1976 · 50m · Drama · War · TV Movie

Johnny has joined the army because he likes canoeing, but ends up in a war-torn city and is compromised into helping the enemy. However, desertion will not be a solution, and he finds himself more distressed than ever.

Kevin McNally

Johnny

Ian Charleson

Henry

Sarah Porter

Carol

Maurice O'Connell

Cag

Dickie Arnold

Scabby

Daphne Heard

Mrs Brown

Ken Sicklen

Ted Brown

Terence Davies

Sergeant

Pete Postlethwaite

Soldier

Robert Putt

Terrorist

Denis Lawson

Terrorist

Dermot Crowley

Terrorist

Stephen Whittaker

Terrorist

Carole Hayman

Party Guest

William Hootkins

Party Guest

John Dicks

Party Guest

• Michael AptedDirector
• Howard BrentonWriter
• Barry HansonProducer
• Carl DavisOriginal Music Composer

Release date

April 5, 1976

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

50m

Genres

Drama, War, TV Movie