Running
“A story about having the courage to be what you are!”
Synopsis
An Olympic hopeful marathon runner hopes his success will be the answer to his marriage woes and other personal problems.
Top Cast
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Michael Douglas
Michael Andropolis
Susan Anspach
Janet
Lawrence Dane
Coach Walker
Eugene Levy
Ritchie Rosenberg
Chuck Shamata
Howard
Philip Akin
Chuck Stone
Trudy Young
Pregnant woman
Murray Westgate
Mr. Finlay
Jennifer McKinney
Susan Andropolis
Lesleh Donaldson
Andrea Andropolis
Jim McKay
Jim McKay
Deborah Burgess
Debbie Rosenberg
Gordon Clapp
Kenny
Giancarlo Esposito
Puerto Rican Teenager
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Hilliard Stern
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven Hilliard Stern
- Original Score
- André Gagnon
- Original Title
- Running
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Guardian Trust Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Hilliard Stern
Steven Hilliard Stern
André Gagnon
Laszlo George
Ronald I. Cohen, Bob Cooper, Michael Douglas
Department Leadership Roster
Laszlo George
Director of Photography
Steven Hilliard Stern
Director
Steven Hilliard Stern
Writer
Ronald I. Cohen
Producer
Bob Cooper
Producer
Roy Forge Smith
Production Design
Linda Kemp
Costume Design
André Gagnon
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Running
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Running about?
An Olympic hopeful marathon runner hopes his success will be the answer to his marriage woes and other personal problems.
Who directed Running?
Running was directed by Steven Hilliard Stern.
Who stars in Running?
The principal cast of Running includes Michael Douglas, Susan Anspach, Lawrence Dane, Eugene Levy, Chuck Shamata.
When was Running released and how long is it?
Running was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Running?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Running was composed by André Gagnon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Running?
Running holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).