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1979-10-30 · 102 min · ★ 6.7
An Olympic hopeful marathon runner hopes his success will be the answer to his marriage woes and other personal problems.
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- Directors
- Steven Hilliard Stern
- Production companies
- Universal Pictures, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Guardian Trust Company
- Countries
- Canada
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Michael DouglasMichael Andropolis
Susan AnspachJanet
Lawrence DaneCoach Walker
Eugene LevyRitchie Rosenberg
Chuck ShamataHoward
Philip AkinChuck Stone
Murray WestgateMr. Finlay
Lesleh DonaldsonAndrea Andropolis
Gordon ClappKenny
Giancarlo EspositoPuerto Rican TeenagerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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