

A Shining Season
1979 · Movie · 1h 40m
DramaMade-for-TV
Overview
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.
Ratings
IMDb
7.2/10
Key crew
- William HarrisonWriter
- Stuart MargolinDirector
Cast
- 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 Duncan
- Steve ShawRon Bellamy
- Tamar HowardStephanie Keel
- Michael SharrettChuck Lander
- Gene D. JacksonAdolph Plummer
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