A Run for Your Money movie poster

A Run for Your Money

November 23, 1949 1h 25m 6.0/10 (18 votes)

Originally released in 1949. A Run for Your Money is a comedy film. directed by Charles Frend. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Donald Houston, Meredith Edwards, and Moira Lister

Synopsis

Two Welsh coal-mining brothers win a trip to London to claim a monetary prize. They are supposed to meet a newspaper reporter who will be their escort. Instead, the brothers are launched into an adventure with some London riff-raff. It is up to the reporter to look out for the brothers, and what a job it turns out to be!

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 23, 1949 76 years ago
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Runtime 1h 25m 85 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (18 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Ealing Studios
  • J. Arthur Rank Organisation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Run for Your Money about?

Two Welsh coal-mining brothers win a trip to London to claim a monetary prize. They are supposed to meet a newspaper reporter who will be their escort. Instead, the brothers are launched into an ad...

Who directed A Run for Your Money?

A Run for Your Money was directed by Charles Frend.

How long is A Run for Your Money?

A Run for Your Money has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).

When was A Run for Your Money released?

A Run for Your Money was released on November 23, 1949 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Run for Your Money?

The main cast of A Run for Your Money includes Donald Houston, Meredith Edwards, Moira Lister, Alec Guinness, Hugh Griffith.