

The Unknown Runner
2013, English. Directed by Boudewijn de Kemp.
A STORY OF STRUGGLE, SACRIFICE AND DEDICATION
A STORY OF STRUGGLE, SACRIFICE AND DEDICATION Discover the world behind the Kenyan long-distance runners. See how they train, live an work hard to realize their dreams. Follow top athlete Geoffrey Kipsang. Watch him as he trains and paces for Haile Gebrselassie, and makes his debut at the 2012 Berlin Marathon.
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- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 12 September 2013
- Country
- Kenya
- Written by
- Boudewijn de Kemp
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Who directed The Unknown Runner?
The Unknown Runner (2013) was directed by Boudewijn de Kemp and stars Geoffrey Kamworor, Stephen Kiprotich, Haile Gebrselassie.