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A Shining Season

A Shining Season

The true story of University of New Mexico track star John Baker who, dying of cancer, spent his remaining time coaching a losing girls' track team to a winning season.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: A Shining Season
  • Genres: Drama, TV Movie
  • Release Date: 1979-12-26
  • Runtime: 100 minutes
  • Rating: 3/10 (2 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Green/Epstein Productions, Columbia Pictures Television
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.1032
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Timothy Bottoms

Timothy Bottoms

as John Baker

Allyn Ann McLerie

Allyn Ann McLerie

as Polly Baker

Constance Forslund

Constance Forslund

as Mary Anne

Ed Begley Jr.

Ed Begley Jr.

as John Haaland

Rip Torn

Rip Torn

as Jack Baker

Mason Adams

Mason Adams

as Dr. Ed Johnson

Ellen Geer

Ellen Geer

as Veta Mercer

Arthur Rosenberg

Arthur Rosenberg

as Emmett Duncan

Steve Shaw

Steve Shaw

as Ron Bellamy

Tamar Howard

Tamar Howard

as Stephanie Keel

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

track and fieldrunner

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Shining Season?

A Shining Season is a Drama, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 1979-12-26.

Who are the main actors in A Shining Season?

The main cast includes Timothy Bottoms, Allyn Ann McLerie, Constance Forslund, Ed Begley Jr., Rip Torn, .

Where can I watch A Shining Season online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if A Shining Season is available.

Is A Shining Season based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of A Shining Season?

A Shining Season has an IMDb rating of 3/10 based on 2 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of A Shining Season?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for A Shining Season?

The soundtrack was composed by Green/Epstein Productions, Columbia Pictures Television. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was A Shining Season filmed?

A Shining Season was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is A Shining Season?

The total runtime of A Shining Season is 100 minutes.

Is A Shining Season suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to A Shining Season?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to A Shining Season.

Does A Shining Season have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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