Running Scared
Running Scared is a British television children's drama serial produced by the BBC and transmitted on BBC 1 in 1986, based on the Bernard Ashley novel and is set in Woolwich with the Woolwich Ferry featuring in a key scene. A gritty series, Running Scared deals with a teenage girl, Paula, whose life is put at risk when she uncovers evidence that could put a local criminal gang leader behind bars. The series is notable for its use of the then recently released Kate Bush pop song Running Up That Hill as its main theme tune.
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James Cosmo
Detective Inspector McNeil
Renu Setna
Pratap Singh Sidhu
Christopher Ellison
Charlie Elkin
Alan Ford
Ron Martin
Alan Talbot
Fred Barratt
Tony Caunter
Frank Butler
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Awards
Nominated for 1 Academy Award
Academy Awards 1 nominated
- 1987 Best Writing, Original Screenplay Nominated
Golden Globe Awards 1 won
- 1987 Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy Won Paul Hogan
Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Movie 1 nominated
- 1987 Favorite Movie Nominated
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