
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
as John Baker

Allyn Ann McLerie
as Polly Baker

Constance Forslund
as Mary Anne

Ed Begley Jr.
as John Haaland

Rip Torn
as Jack Baker

Mason Adams
as Dr. Ed Johnson

Ellen Geer
as Veta Mercer

Arthur Rosenberg
as Emmett Duncan

Steve Shaw
as Ron Bellamy

Tamar Howard
as Stephanie Keel
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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?▼
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