The Loneliest Runner(1976)
A young boy who still wets the bed finds escapism from his abusive mother and his own embarrassment by going running after school.
Movie: The Loneliest Runner
Top 10 Billed Cast
John Curtis as a Youth
Arnold Curtis
Nancy Rizzi
Himself
John Curtis
Dr. Claymor
Fred Dawkins
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A young boy who still wets the bed finds escapism from his abusive mother and his own embarrassment by going running after school.
Release Date
1976-12-20
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6.9
Rating:
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