The Loneliest Runner
Synopsis
A young boy who still wets the bed finds escapism from his abusive mother and his own embarrassment by going running after school.
Top Cast
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Lance Kerwin
John Curtis as a Youth
Brian Keith
Arnold Curtis
DeAnn Mears
Alice Curtis
Melissa Sue Anderson
Nancy Rizzi
Rafer Johnson
Himself
Michael Landon
John Curtis
Walker Edmiston
Dr. Claymor
Clifford A. Pellow
George Sanders
Bing Russell
Fred Dawkins
Randy Faustino
Tony
Dermott Downs
Donnie
Robert Hackman
Mr. Rizzi
Barbara Collentine
Miss King
Herb Vigran
Guard
Hank Stohl
Asst. Director
Mona Bruns
Cashier
Bill Dearth
Policeman
Shane Kerwin
Frankie
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Landon
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Landon
- Original Score
- David Rose
- Original Title
- The Loneliest Runner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- NBC Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Landon
Michael Landon
David Rose
Ted Voigtlander
John Loeffler
Michael Landon
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Landon
Director
Michael Landon
Writer
Michael Landon
Producer
David Rose
Original Music Composer
Ted Voigtlander
Director of Photography
John Loeffler
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Loneliest Runner
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What is The Loneliest Runner about?
A young boy who still wets the bed finds escapism from his abusive mother and his own embarrassment by going running after school.
Who directed The Loneliest Runner?
The Loneliest Runner was directed by Michael Landon.
Who stars in The Loneliest Runner?
The principal cast of The Loneliest Runner includes Lance Kerwin, Brian Keith, DeAnn Mears, Melissa Sue Anderson, Rafer Johnson.
When was The Loneliest Runner released and how long is it?
The Loneliest Runner was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Loneliest Runner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Loneliest Runner was composed by David Rose.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Loneliest Runner?
The Loneliest Runner holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).