Movie

A Shining Season

★ 4.7(3)19791h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Stuart Margolin
Release date: 1979-12-26
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Green/Epstein Productions

About A Shining Season

A Shining Season is a 1979 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Stuart Margolin, starring Timothy Bottoms, Allyn Ann McLerie and Constance Forslund. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.7/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Shining Season in Norway — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

John Baker

Allyn Ann McLerie

Polly Baker

Constance Forslund

Mary Anne

Ed Begley Jr.

John Haaland

Rip Torn

Jack Baker

Mason Adams

Dr. Ed Johnson

Ellen Geer

Veta Mercer

Arthur Rosenberg

Emmett Duncan

Steve Shaw

Ron Bellamy

Tamar Howard

Stephanie Keel

Michael Sharrett

Chuck Lander

Gene D. Jackson

Adolph Plummer

Themes & keywords

track and fieldrunner

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Shining Season in Norway?+

A Shining Season is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Norway. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Shining Season on Netflix?+

A Shining Season is not on Netflix in Norway right now.

How long is A Shining Season?+

A Shining Season has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in A Shining Season?+

A Shining Season stars Timothy Bottoms, Allyn Ann McLerie, Constance Forslund, Ed Begley Jr. and Rip Torn.

When did A Shining Season come out?+

A Shining Season is a 1979 movie directed by Stuart Margolin.

What genre is A Shining Season?+

A Shining Season is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed A Shining Season?+

A Shining Season was directed by Stuart Margolin.