The Runner (1962 film)
| The Runner | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Alan Seymour |
| Directed by | Brett Porter |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Running time | 60 mins |
| Original release | |
| Release | 24 October 1962 |
The Runner is a 1962 Australian television play written by Alan Seymour which screened on ATN 7.[1][2]
Cast
- Lew Luton
- Reg Lye
- Brian Anderson as the ex-trainer
Production
A copy of the script was sent to Herb Elliott to see if he would take offence. He wrote back saying he approved of the play.[3]
In January 1961 it was announced the play had been filmed.[4]
Reception
It aired on Wednesday 24 October 1962 at 8 pm as part of a series of programs called By Special Request.[5]
The critic for the Sydney Morning Herald wrote that the play "exemplified his [Seymour's] gift for finding subjects of universal potential combined with a central relevance to Australian occupations..."The Runner" promised well by taking as its central character a young Australian athlete rigorously trained to achieve fame far outdistancing his personal readiness for it."[6]
References
- ^ The bulletin, John Haynes and J.F. Archibald, 1880, retrieved 23 March 2019
- ^ Vagg, Stephen (2 December 2025). "Forgotten Australian Television Plays: The One Day of the Year". Filmink. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ "Alan Seymour OAM - Australian Playwright | HLA Management".
- ^ Marshall, Val (1 January 1961). "Merry Go Round". Sydney Morning Herald. p. 50.
- ^ "Mitch Miller Variety". Sydney Morning Herald. 22 October 1962. p. 13.
- ^ "Drama Reviews". Sydney Morning Herald. 25 October 1962. p. 8.