The Runner Stumbles
Synopsis
Dick Van Dyke stars as a priest accused of murdering a nun. Directed by Stanley Kramer, this 1979 drama also features Kathleen Quinlan, Maureen Stapleton, Ray Bolger, Beau Bridges and Tammy Grimes.
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Dick Van Dyke
Father Brian Rivard
Kathleen Quinlan
Sister Rita
Maureen Stapleton
Mrs. Shandig
Ray Bolger
Monsignor Nicholson
Beau Bridges
Toby Felker
Tammy Grimes
Erna Webber
Allen Nause
Prosecutor
John Procaccino
Amos
Billy Jayne
James
Marguerite Morrissey
Sister Immaculata
Zoaunne LeRoy
Sister Martha
Don Riley
Maurice Prindle
Ted D'Arms
Sheriff
Kendall Kay Munsey
Louise Donnelly
Casey Kramer
Marie
Jim doyle
Matt Webber
Kat Kramer
Sophie
Bill Dore
Judge
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley Kramer
- Screenplay & Story
- Milan Stitt
- Original Score
- Ernest Gold
- Original Title
- The Runner Stumbles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Melvin Simon Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley Kramer
Milan Stitt
Ernest Gold
László Kovács
Pembroke J. Herring
Stanley Kramer, Melvin Simon
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Kramer
Director
Milan Stitt
Screenplay
Stanley Kramer
Producer
László Kovács
Director of Photography
Pembroke J. Herring
Editor
Alfred Sweeney
Production Design
Ernest Gold
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Runner Stumbles
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Runner Stumbles about?
Dick Van Dyke stars as a priest accused of murdering a nun. Directed by Stanley Kramer, this 1979 drama also features Kathleen Quinlan, Maureen Stapleton, Ray Bolger, Beau Bridges and Tammy Grimes.
Who directed The Runner Stumbles?
The Runner Stumbles was directed by Stanley Kramer.
Who stars in The Runner Stumbles?
The principal cast of The Runner Stumbles includes Dick Van Dyke, Kathleen Quinlan, Maureen Stapleton, Ray Bolger, Beau Bridges.
When was The Runner Stumbles released and how long is it?
The Runner Stumbles was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Runner Stumbles?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Runner Stumbles was composed by Ernest Gold.