Pitkä juoksu was released in the year 1979。Pitkä juoksu is also called as Running, Running - il vincitore, Michael X Michael, Vainqueur。

American marathon runner Michael Andropolis sets his heart on representing his country at the Olympic games. Meanwhile his marriage has fallen apart and his children have no respect for him. He sets out on his task with determination and hope that his success will resolve his personal problems.

Pitkä juoksu actors and actresses include Eugene Levy, Giancarlo Esposito, Monica Parker。