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The Runner Stumbles(1979)
Status: Released
Date: 1979-11-16
68%
7 Votes
Time: 1h 39m
Overview:
Dick Van Dyke stars as a priest accused of murdering a nun. Directed by Stanley Kramer, this 1979 drama also features Kathleen Quinlan, Maureen Stapleton, Ray Bolger, Beau Bridges and Tammy Grimes.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Melvin Simon Productions
Movie: The Runner Stumbles
Top 10 Billed Cast
Dick Van Dyke
Father Brian Rivard
Kathleen Quinlan
Sister Rita
Maureen Stapleton
Mrs. Shandig
Ray Bolger
Monsignor Nicholson
Beau Bridges
Toby Felker
Tammy Grimes
Erna Webber
Allen Nause
Prosecutor
John Procaccino
Amos
Billy Jayne
James
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Overview
Dick Van Dyke stars as a priest accused of murdering a nun. Directed by Stanley Kramer, this 1979 drama also features Kathleen Quinlan, Maureen Stapleton, Ray Bolger, Beau Bridges and Tammy Grimes.
Release Date
1979-11-16
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6.8
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