| High Jump | |
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| Directed by | Godfrey Grayson |
| Written by | |
| Produced by | |
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| Cinematography | James Wilson |
| Edited by | Lee Doig |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | United Artists (UK) |
Release date | 1959 |
Running time | 66 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
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