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Running (1979)

PG | | 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. 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 | See full cast & crew »
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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 Philip Akin ... Chuck Stone, Black marathon runner
Trudy Young Trudy Young ... Pregnant woman
Murray Westgate Murray Westgate ... Mr. Finlay
Jennifer McKinney ... Susan Andropolis
Lesleh Donaldson ... Andrea Andropolis
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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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. Written by Col Needham <col@imdb.com>

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Plot Keywords:

marathon | olympics | running | male female relationship | family relationships | See All (9) »

Taglines:

...the movie that will bring you back to your feet. See more »

Genres:

Drama | Sport

Certificate:

PG | See all certifications »

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Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 October 1979 (Canada) See more »

Also Known As:

Le vainqueur See more »

Filming Locations:

Georgetown, Ontario, Canada See more »
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Box Office

Budget:

$3,600,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Canadian Film Development Corporation (CFDC),Guardian Trust Company,Universal Pictures See more »
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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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." See more »

Goofs

When Michael is running alongside his youngest daughter Susan supposedly down a Queens, NYC neighborhood street on the way to her school, a standard Canadian 'Maximum 50 (km/hour)' speed limit sign is clearly visible instead of the U.S. standard 'Speed Limit 25 (M.P.H.)' See more »

Connections

Featured in Sneak Previews: Running/Head Over Heels/Skatetown, U.S.A./The Legacy/Yanks (1979) See more »

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I loved this movie. How can I get a copy, it's discontinued.
3 June 2002 | by GCavaiani – See all my reviews

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!!!
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