Running(1979)
A story about having the courage to be what you are!
Running Synopsis
An Olympic hopeful marathon runner hopes his success will be the answer to his marriage woes and other personal problems.
Running (1979) is a drama film directed by Steven Hilliard Stern, released on October 30, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Michael Douglas, Susan Anspach, Lawrence Dane and Eugene Levy. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Steven Hilliard Stern
- Writers:
- Steven Hilliard Stern
- Producers:
- Ronald I. Cohen, Bob Cooper
- Cinematographer:
- Laszlo George
- Composer:
- André Gagnon
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Guardian Trust Company
- Status:
- Released
Running Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Douglas
as Michael Andropolis
Susan Anspach
as Janet
Lawrence Dane
as Coach Walker
Eugene Levy
as Ritchie Rosenberg
Chuck Shamata
as Howard
Philip Akin
as Chuck Stone
- Trudy Young
Trudy Young
as Pregnant woman
Murray Westgate
as Mr. Finlay
- Jennifer McKinney
Jennifer McKinney
as Susan Andropolis
Lesleh Donaldson
as Andrea Andropolis
- Jim McKay
Jim McKay
as Jim McKay
- Deborah Burgess
Deborah Burgess
as Debbie Rosenberg
Key crew
Directed by Steven Hilliard Stern, written by Steven Hilliard Stern, produced by Ronald I. Cohen and Bob Cooper.
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Running Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 20 ratings.
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Running – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Running online?
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Who stars in Running?
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The main cast of Running (1979) includes Michael Douglas, Susan Anspach, Lawrence Dane, Eugene Levy and Chuck Shamata. The film was directed by Steven Hilliard Stern. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Running released?
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Running was released on October 30, 1979 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Running worth watching?
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Running (1979) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.