A Shining Season (1979)

4.7/10 • 100 min • Drama TV Movie

Overview

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.

Cast

Timothy Bottoms

Allyn Ann McLerie

Constance Forslund

Ed Begley Jr.

Rip Torn

Mason Adams

Ellen Geer

Arthur Rosenberg

Steve Shaw

Michael Sharrett

Samantha Paris

Jill Baker

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