The Loneliest Runner (1976)
A young boy who still wets the bed finds escapism from his abusive mother and his own embarrassment by going running after school.
- Date of release
- 1976-12-20
- TMDB
- 7.1 / 10 (9)
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
- Director
- Michael Landon
Casting
- 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
Interesting facts
The Loneliest Runner is a semi-autobiographical made-for-television film written, produced and directed by Bonanza star Michael Landon. It first aired on December 20, 1976 on NBC and starred Lance Kerwin, Brian Keith, DeAnn Mears, and Landon's Little House on the Prairie daughter, Melissa Sue Anderson. The film was nominated for two Emmy Awards.
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