The Loneliest Runner

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The Loneliest Runner

1976

1h 14m

6.9(8 votes)

Drama

TV Movie

Overview

A young boy who still wets the bed finds escapism from his abusive mother and his own embarrassment by going running after school.

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18 members

Acting

Lance Kerwin

John Curtis as a Youth

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Brian Keith

Arnold Curtis

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DeAnn Mears

Alice Curtis

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Melissa Sue Anderson

Nancy Rizzi

Acting

Rafer Johnson

Himself

Acting

Michael Landon

John Curtis

Acting

Walker Edmiston

Dr. Claymor

Acting

Clifford A. Pellow

George Sanders

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Bing Russell

Fred Dawkins

Acting

Randy Faustino

Tony

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Directing

Dermott Downs

Donnie

Acting

Robert Hackman

Mr. Rizzi

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Barbara Collentine

Miss King

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Herb Vigran

Guard

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Hank Stohl

Asst. Director

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Mona Bruns

Cashier

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Bill Dearth

Policeman

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Shane Kerwin

Frankie

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