The Loneliest Runner (1976)
1h 14m
Running Time
December 20, 1976Release Date
The Loneliest Runner (1976)
1h 14m
Running Time
December 20, 1976Release Date
Network & Production Companies
Plot.
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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This Movie Is About.
Cast & Crew.
Lance Kerwin
John Curtis as a Youth
Brian Keith
Arnold Curtis
DeAnn Mears
Alice Curtis
Rafer Johnson
Himself
Melissa Sue Anderson
Nancy Rizzi
Michael Landon
Director
Walker Edmiston
Dr. Claymor
David Rose
Composer
Clifford A. Pellow
George Sanders
Ted Voigtländer
Cinematographer
John Loeffler
Editor
Bing Russell
Fred Dawkins
Randy Faustino
Tony
Dermott Downs
Donnie
Robert Hackman
Mr. Rizzi
Barbara Collentine
Miss King
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Details.
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The Loneliest Runner is a semi-autobiographical made-for-television film written, produced and directed by Bonanza star Michael Landon. It first aired on December 20, 1976 on NBC and starred Lance Kerwin, Brian Keith, DeAnn Mears, and Landon's Little House on the Prairie daughter, Melissa Sue Anderson. The film was nominated for two Emmy Awards.