John Baker's Last Race
Synopsis
John Baker emerges as a fine runner while in High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and then continues setting records at the University of New Mexico. His ability is world-class, and after receiving his university degree he accepts a position as a coach and physical education teacher at Aspen Elementary School while continuing to train (with the 1972 Olympics in sight). He becomes very popular with parents and students alike, for seeking ways to involve all his students, even those with an apparent lack of ability. Learning that he has terminal cancer he contemplates suicide, but instead chooses to dedicate himself even more to the kids, helping even the handicapped to participate, and co-founding and coaching the Duke City Dashers, an all-girl AAU track team. He hopes his "last race"...already beating the odds by a year, will not end before seeing this team win the national title.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1976
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- —
- Original Score
- Merrill B. Jenson
- Original Title
- John Baker's Last Race
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Merrill B. Jenson
Douglas G. Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas G. Johnson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About John Baker's Last Race
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What is John Baker's Last Race about?
John Baker emerges as a fine runner while in High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and then continues setting records at the University of New Mexico. His ability is world-class, and after receiving his university degree he accepts a position as a coach and physical education teacher at Aspen Elementary School while continuing to train (with the 1972 Olympics in sight). He becomes very popular with parents and students alike, for seeking ways to involve all his students, even those with an apparent lack of ability. Learning that he has terminal cancer he contemplates suicide, but instead chooses to dedicate himself even more to the kids, helping even the handicapped to participate, and co-founding and coaching the Duke City Dashers, an all-girl AAU track team. He hopes his "last race"...already beating the odds by a year, will not end before seeing this team win the national title.
Who directed John Baker's Last Race?
John Baker's Last Race was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in John Baker's Last Race?
The principal cast of John Baker's Last Race includes John David Carson, Elizabeth Saxon, Rulon Bradley, Debbie Letteau, Paul Plunkett.
When was John Baker's Last Race released and how long is it?
John Baker's Last Race was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 28m.
Who composed the musical score for John Baker's Last Race?
The original motion picture soundtrack for John Baker's Last Race was composed by Merrill B. Jenson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for John Baker's Last Race?
John Baker's Last Race holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).