A Shining Season(1979)
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.
Movie: A Shining Season
Top 10 Billed Cast
John Baker
Polly Baker
Mary Anne
John Haaland
Jack Baker
Dr. Ed Johnson
Veta Mercer
Emmett Duncan
Ron Bellamy
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