Running

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Running

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

1979

1h 42m

6.7(20 votes)

Drama

Overview

An Olympic hopeful marathon runner hopes his success will be the answer to his marriage woes and other personal problems.

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14 members

Acting

Michael Douglas

Michael Andropolis

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Susan Anspach

Janet

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Lawrence Dane

Coach Walker

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Eugene Levy

Ritchie Rosenberg

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Chuck Shamata

Howard

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Philip Akin

Chuck Stone

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Trudy Young

Pregnant woman

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Murray Westgate

Mr. Finlay

Acting

Jennifer McKinney

Susan Andropolis

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Lesleh Donaldson

Andrea Andropolis

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Jim McKay

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Deborah Burgess

Debbie Rosenberg

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Gordon Clapp

Kenny

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Giancarlo Esposito

Puerto Rican Teenager

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