The Emmett Smith Story
Synopsis
Emmett Smith, a competitive runner and high school track coach at Cortez High School in Phoenix, Arizona, is left without a sense of balance after a brain tumor is removed. He is told that he will never run again, but undaunted, he sets and meets a goal of not only regaining the ability to run, but to run 20 consecutive miles before a year has elapsed. Wheelchair-bound Cindy Duncan's determination gets her admitted to Apollo High School in Glendale, Arizona after she demonstrates that she will not need special attention. Coach Smith (now at Apollo) challenges her to meet the goal of recovering from her injuries (from being hit by a car) to the extent of being able to walk to the podium at graduation to receive her diploma. He bets that she can do it, and will have to wheel himself in her wheelchair the entire three miles to Cortez H.S. if she succeeds.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1979
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas G. Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Conkling
- Original Score
- Merrill B. Jenson
- Original Title
- The Emmett Smith Story
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- Brigham Young University, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas G. Johnson
Chris Conkling
Merrill B. Jenson
Reed Smoot
Peter G. Czerny
Department Leadership Roster
Reed Smoot
Director of Photography
Peter G. Czerny
Editor
Chris Conkling
Screenplay
Douglas G. Johnson
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Emmett Smith Story
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What is The Emmett Smith Story about?
Emmett Smith, a competitive runner and high school track coach at Cortez High School in Phoenix, Arizona, is left without a sense of balance after a brain tumor is removed. He is told that he will never run again, but undaunted, he sets and meets a goal of not only regaining the ability to run, but to run 20 consecutive miles before a year has elapsed. Wheelchair-bound Cindy Duncan's determination gets her admitted to Apollo High School in Glendale, Arizona after she demonstrates that she will not need special attention. Coach Smith (now at Apollo) challenges her to meet the goal of recovering from her injuries (from being hit by a car) to the extent of being able to walk to the podium at graduation to receive her diploma. He bets that she can do it, and will have to wheel himself in her wheelchair the entire three miles to Cortez H.S. if she succeeds.
Who directed The Emmett Smith Story?
The Emmett Smith Story was directed by Douglas G. Johnson.
Who stars in The Emmett Smith Story?
The principal cast of The Emmett Smith Story includes Michael LaGuardia, Jane Milmore, Daryle Ann Lindley, Burke Rhind, Thomas Boore.
When was The Emmett Smith Story released and how long is it?
The Emmett Smith Story was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Emmett Smith Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Emmett Smith Story was composed by Merrill B. Jenson.