Running (1979)

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... See full summary »

Director:

Steven Hilliard Stern

Writer:

Steven Hilliard Stern

Stars:

Michael Douglas, Susan Anspach, Lawrence Dane

7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Douglas	...	Michael Andropolis
Susan Anspach	...	Janet
Lawrence Dane	...	Coach Walker
Eugene Levy	...	Ritchie Rosenberg
Chuck Shamata	...	Howard
Philip Akin	...	Chuck Stone, Black marathon runner
Trudy Young	...	Pregnant woman
Murray Westgate	...	Mr. Finlay
Jennifer McKinney	...	Susan Andropolis
Lesleh Donaldson	...	Andrea Andropolis
Jim McKay	...	Jim McKay
Lutz Brode	...	Boston Race Winner
Deborah Burgess	...	Debbie Rosenberg
Gordon Clapp	...	Kenny
Marvin Goldhar	...	Maloney

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

olympics | marathon | running | family relationships | divorce | 

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Taglines:

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

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Genres:

Drama | Sport

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 October 1979 (Canada)

Also Known As:

Le vainqueur

Filming Locations:

Georgetown, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$3,600,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Canadian Film Development Corporation (CFDC), Guardian Trust Company, Universal Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Michael Douglas once said of this film: "First couple of times I read the script, I just burst into tears. It has some great moments - 'kvells', I call them. It's a good story, well constructed, well written, clean and simple, healthy and wholesome and kinda sweet. A classic, old-fashioned love story, too, I think, and I'm a soft touch for emotion. I like to see people who aren't afraid to show emotion, which is the antithesis of the Hollywood hard-ass character."

User Reviews

I loved this movie. How can I get a copy, it's discontinued.

I loved this movie, I saw it when I was kid. My Dad took me to it when he was training for marathons. I have been searching for it for years. Now that I have found it. it is impossible to obtain a copy since it has been discontinued. Looking for assistance!!!