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Running (1979)

PG 102 min  -  Drama | Sport  -   30 October 1979 (Canada)
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American marathon runner Michael Andropolis sets his heart on representing his country at the Olympic games... See full summary »

Director:

Steven Hilliard Stern

Writer:

Steven Hilliard Stern

Stars:

Michael Douglas, Susan Anspach and Lawrence Dane
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Douglas ...
Susan Anspach Susan Anspach ...
Janet
Lawrence Dane Lawrence Dane ...
Coach Walker
Eugene Levy ...
Ritchie Rosenberg
Chuck Shamata Chuck Shamata ...
Howard
Philip Akin Philip Akin ...
Chuck Stone, Black marathon runner
Trudy Young Trudy Young ...
Pregnant woman
Murray Westgate Murray Westgate ...
Mr. Finlay
Jennifer McKinney Jennifer McKinney ...
Susan Andropolis
Lesleh Donaldson Lesleh Donaldson ...
Andrea Andropolis
Jim McKay Jim McKay ...
Jim McKay
Lutz Brode Lutz Brode ...
Boston Race Winner
Deborah Burgess Deborah Burgess ...
Debbie Rosenberg
Gordon Clapp ...
Kenny
Marvin Goldhar Marvin Goldhar ...
Maloney
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American marathon runner Michael Andropolis sets his heart on representing his country at the Olympic games. Meanwhile his marriage has fallen apart and his children have no respect for him. He sets out on his task with determination and hope that his success will resolve his personal problems. Written by Col Needham <col@imdb.com>  

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Marathon | Olympics | Divorce | Family Relationships | New York  | See more »

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A story about having the courage to be what you are!

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Drama | Sport

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Country:

Canada

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Le vainqueur See more »

Filming Locations:

Georgetown, Ontario, Canada See more »

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Budget:

$3,600,000 (estimated)
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Canadian Film Development Corporation (CFDC), Guardian Trust Company, Universal Pictures See more »
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Mono

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Color
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The sports that Michael Douglas really played around the time that this movie was developed, made and released were swimming and a little tennis but Douglas was not actually a jogger as such. See more »