The Loneliest Runner(1976)
The Loneliest Runner Synopsis
A young boy who still wets the bed finds escapism from his abusive mother and his own embarrassment by going running after school.
The Loneliest Runner (1976) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Michael Landon, released on December 20, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Lance Kerwin, Brian Keith, DeAnn Mears and Melissa Sue Anderson. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Landon
- Writers:
- Michael Landon
- Producers:
- Michael Landon
- Cinematographer:
- Ted Voigtlander
- Composer:
- David Rose
- Production:
- NBC Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Loneliest Runner Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lance Kerwin
as John Curtis as a Youth
Brian Keith
as Arnold Curtis
- DeAnn Mears
DeAnn Mears
as Alice Curtis
Melissa Sue Anderson
as Nancy Rizzi
Rafer Johnson
as Himself
Michael Landon
as John Curtis
Walker Edmiston
as Dr. Claymor
- Clifford A. Pellow
Clifford A. Pellow
as George Sanders
Bing Russell
as Fred Dawkins
- Randy Faustino
Randy Faustino
as Tony
Dermott Downs
as Donnie
- Robert Hackman
Robert Hackman
as Mr. Rizzi
Key crew
Directed by Michael Landon, written by Michael Landon, produced by Michael Landon.
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The Loneliest Runner Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Loneliest Runner – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Loneliest Runner?
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The main cast of The Loneliest Runner (1976) includes Lance Kerwin, Brian Keith, DeAnn Mears, Melissa Sue Anderson and Rafer Johnson. The film was directed by Michael Landon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Loneliest Runner released?
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The Loneliest Runner was released on December 20, 1976 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is The Loneliest Runner worth watching?
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The Loneliest Runner (1976) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.