

Plot Summary
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.
Full Cast & Characters

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
Director & Crew
Stuart Margolin
Director
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A Shining Season was directed by Stuart Margolin and released in 1979.
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A Shining Season has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1979-12-26
- Status
- Released





