A Shining Season
1979, English. Directed by Stuart Margolin.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Stuart MargolinDirector
- 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
Details
- Released
- 26 December 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William Harrison
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A Shining Season runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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A Shining Season isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Shining Season?
If you liked A Shining Season, try Cheaters, Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault, I Am Elizabeth Smart.
Who directed A Shining Season?
A Shining Season (1979) was directed by Stuart Margolin and stars Timothy Bottoms, Allyn Ann McLerie, Constance Forslund.