Drama ·TV Movie · United States of America · 1979 · 1h 40m

A Shining Season

Director

Cast

Timothy Bottoms as John Baker Allyn Ann McLerie as Polly Baker Constance Forslund as Mary Anne Ed Begley Jr. as John Haaland Rip Torn as Jack Baker Mason Adams as Dr. Ed Johnson

Crew

Andrew Jackson — Director of Photography Richard Bracken — Editor William Harrison — Writer Harry Thomason — Producer Grady Hunt — Costume Design

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.

Mood & Themes

track and field runner

Key Collaborators

Stuart Margolin Director Andrew Jackson Director of Photography Richard Bracken Editor William Harrison Writer Harry Thomason Producer Grady Hunt Costume Design

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