The Loneliest Runner (1976)
A young boy who still wets the bed finds escapism from his abusive mother and his own embarrassment by going running after school.
Director: Michael Landon
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: December 20, 1976
Cast
- Lance Kerwin - John Curtis as a Youth
- Brian Keith - Arnold Curtis
- DeAnn Mears - Alice Curtis
- Melissa Sue Anderson - Nancy Rizzi
- Rafer Johnson - Himself
- Michael Landon - John Curtis
- Walker Edmiston - Dr. Claymor
- Clifford A. Pellow - George Sanders
- Bing Russell - Fred Dawkins
- Randy Faustino - Tony
Screenplay
Music: David Rose
Cinematography: Ted Voigtlander
Editing: John Loeffler
Production: NBC Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Olympic Spirit and Sports
Keywords
child abuse, sports, biography, based on true story, runner
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Loneliest Runner about?
- A young boy who still wets the bed finds escapism from his abusive mother and his own embarrassment by going running after school.
- Who directed The Loneliest Runner?
- The Loneliest Runner was directed by Michael Landon.
- Who stars in The Loneliest Runner?
- The Loneliest Runner stars Lance Kerwin, Brian Keith, DeAnn Mears, Melissa Sue Anderson, Rafer Johnson, Michael Landon.
- How long is The Loneliest Runner?
- The Loneliest Runner has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is The Loneliest Runner?
- The Loneliest Runner is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Loneliest Runner produced?
- The Loneliest Runner was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Loneliest Runner?
- The themes of The Loneliest Runner include: Olympic Spirit and Sports.