A Shining Season (1979)
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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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Timothy BottomsJohn Baker
Allyn Ann McLeriePolly Baker
Constance ForslundMary Anne
Ed Begley Jr.John Haaland
Rip TornJack Baker
Mason AdamsDr. Ed Johnson
Ellen GeerVeta Mercer
Arthur RosenbergEmmett DuncanTamar HowardStephanie Keel
Steve ShawRon Bellamy
Michael SharrettChuck LanderGene D. JacksonAdolph PlummerMovie DNA
Genre affinityDrama · Tv MovieDialogue densityDramaDirector preference212056Actor preference63212 · 66468 · 70490Country preferenceUsDecade preference1970
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Frequently asked questions about A Shining Season
What is A Shining Season about?
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.
How long is A Shining Season?
A Shining Season has a runtime of 100 minutes.