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The Loneliest Runner (1976)

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

Cast & Crew

Director
Michael Landon
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    John Curtis as a Youth Lance Kerwin
  • Profile picture of Brian Keith
    Arnold Curtis Brian Keith
  • Profile picture of Melissa Sue Anderson
    Nancy Rizzi Melissa Sue Anderson
  • Profile picture of Rafer Johnson
    Himself Rafer Johnson
  • Profile picture of Michael Landon
    John Curtis Michael Landon
  • Profile picture of Walker Edmiston
    Dr. Claymor Walker Edmiston
  • Profile picture of Bing Russell
    Fred Dawkins Bing Russell
  • Profile picture of Dermott Downs
    Donnie Dermott Downs

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Keywords

  • child abuse
  • sports
  • biography
  • based on true story
  • runner