Movie

John Baker's Last Race

★ 8.0(1)197628m

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Release date: 1976-12-31
Runtime: 28m
Language: EN
Status: Released

About John Baker's Last Race

John Baker's Last Race is a 1976 movie, starring John David Carson, Elizabeth Saxon and Rulon Bradley. It has a runtime of 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch John Baker's Last Race in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

John Baker emerges as a fine runner while in High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and then continues setting records at the University of New Mexico. His ability is world-class, and after receiving his university degree he accepts a position as a coach and physical education teacher at Aspen Elementary School while continuing to train (with the 1972 Olympics in sight). He becomes very popular with parents and students alike, for seeking ways to involve all his students, even those with an apparent lack of ability. Learning that he has terminal cancer he contemplates suicide, but instead chooses to dedicate himself even more to the kids, helping even the handicapped to participate, and co-founding and coaching the Duke City Dashers, an all-girl AAU track team. He hopes his "last race"...already beating the odds by a year, will not end before seeing this team win the national title.

Cast

John David Carson

John Baker

Elizabeth Saxon

Polly Baker

Rulon Bradley

Narrator (voice)

Debbie Letteau

Law Student (Credit Only)

Paul Plunkett

Mike

Themes & keywords

suicidebased on true storyterminal illnesscancerracehandicapdeterminationwillpowertrackcoachingservice

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How long is John Baker's Last Race?+

John Baker's Last Race has a runtime of 28 minutes (28 minutes).

Who stars in John Baker's Last Race?+

John Baker's Last Race stars John David Carson, Elizabeth Saxon, Rulon Bradley, Debbie Letteau and Paul Plunkett.

When did John Baker's Last Race come out?+

John Baker's Last Race is a 1976 movie.