Movie

A Run for Your Money

★ 6.2(19)19491h 25m

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Good to know

Director: Charles Frend
Release date: 1949-11-23
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: Welsh
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Ealing Studios

About A Run for Your Money

A Run for Your Money is a 1949 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Charles Frend, starring Donald Houston, Meredith Edwards and Moira Lister. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 19 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Run for Your Money in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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!

Cast

Donald Houston

David "Dai Number 9" Jones

Meredith Edwards

Thomas 'Twm' Jones

Moira Lister

Alec Guinness

Whimple

Hugh Griffith

Huw Price

Joyce Grenfell

Mrs Pargiter

Clive Morton

Editor

Leslie Perrins

Burney

Edward Rigby

Beefeater

Mackenzie Ward

Photographer

Julie Milton

Bronwen

Peter Edwards

Davies Manager

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Run for Your Money in South Africa?+

A Run for Your Money is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Run for Your Money on Netflix?+

A Run for Your Money is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is A Run for Your Money?+

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

Who stars in A Run for Your Money?+

A Run for Your Money stars Donald Houston, Meredith Edwards, Moira Lister, Alec Guinness and Hugh Griffith.

When did A Run for Your Money come out?+

A Run for Your Money is a 1949 movie directed by Charles Frend.

What genre is A Run for Your Money?+

A Run for Your Money is Comedy film.

Who directed A Run for Your Money?+

A Run for Your Money was directed by Charles Frend.