Four Minute Fever
Four Minute Fever
1956, English. Directed by William Deeke.
Using newsreel footage, this Sportscope entry chronicles the race toward running's four-minute mile, highlighting several important contests. It starts in the 1920's, when Finland's Paavo Nurmi set the record for the distance at 4 minutes 10.4 seconds. It continues through Roger Bannister's first run under 4 minutes in 1954, and ends in spring 1956, when Australia's Joe Bailey became the first to break 4 minutes on US soil.
- Runtime
- 0h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William DeekeDirector
- Harry WismerNarrator
- Paavo NurmiHimself (archive footage)
- Harry WismerNarrator (voice)
- Fiorello LaGuardiaHimself (archive footage)
- Arne AnderssonHimself (archive footage)
- Jules LadoumegueHimself (archive footage)
- Bill BonthronHimself (archive footage)
- John LovelockHimself (archive footage)
- Glenn CunninghamHimself (archive footage)
- Gene VenzkeHimself (archive footage)
- Sidney WoodersonHimself (archive footage)
- Gunder HäggHimself (archive footage)
Details
- Released
- 8 June 1956
- Country
- United States of America
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How long is Four Minute Fever?
Four Minute Fever runs 9 minutes (0h 9m).
Does Four Minute Fever have a post-credits scene?
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Four Minute Fever parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Four Minute Fever is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Four Minute Fever on?
Four Minute Fever isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 June 1956. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Four Minute Fever?
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Who directed Four Minute Fever?
Four Minute Fever (1956) was directed by William Deeke and stars Harry Wismer, Paavo Nurmi, Harry Wismer.