The Runner Stumbles
1979, English. Directed by Stanley Kramer.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Stanley KramerDirector
- Dick Van DykeFather Brian Rivard
- Kathleen QuinlanSister Rita
- Maureen StapletonMrs. Shandig
- Ray BolgerMonsignor Nicholson
- Beau BridgesToby Felker
- Tammy GrimesErna Webber
- Allen NauseProsecutor
- John ProcaccinoAmos
- Billy JayneJames
- Marguerite MorrisseySister Immaculata
- Zoaunne LeRoySister Martha
- Don RileyMaurice Prindle
Details
- Released
- 16 November 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Milan Stitt
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What The Runner Stumbles is based on
The Runner Stumbles is based on The Runner Stumbles by Milan Stitt.
The Runner Stumbles
By Milan Stitt
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The Runner Stumbles runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
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Which OTT platform is The Runner Stumbles on?
The Runner Stumbles isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 November 1979. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Runner Stumbles?
If you liked The Runner Stumbles, try Doubt, The Keys of the Kingdom, Novitiate.
Who directed The Runner Stumbles?
The Runner Stumbles (1979) was directed by Stanley Kramer and stars Dick Van Dyke, Kathleen Quinlan, Maureen Stapleton.
What is The Runner Stumbles based on?
The Runner Stumbles is based on The Runner Stumbles by Milan Stitt.