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A 1976 TV film by Michael Landon, based on his childhood experience of bedwetting and running. It stars Lance Kerwin as John Curtis, a boy who becomes an Olympic marathon runner to escape his humiliating home life.
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Nov 7, 2016 · The Loneliest Runner (tv 1976) A young boy who wets his bed is also a run er who becomes an Olympic hero...
- 70 min
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The movie, directed by and starring Michael Landon, tells the story of a boy who runs home to hide his wet bed from his abusive mother. It reflects Landon's own experience of being bullied and humiliated by his mother, who attempted suicide several times.
Lance Kerwin, Brian Keith and DeAnn Mears nail the roles perfectly. Sometimes the little triumphs are the most profound. Recommended Fully. Teenager John Curtis (Lance Kerwin) has an embarrassing problem: He can't stop wetting his bed. His mother (DeAnn Mears) thinks the best way to discourage the...
- 70 min
- 1154
- 1970s channel
Teenager John Curtis (Lance Kerwin) has an embarrassing problem: He can't stop wetting his bed. His mother (DeAnn Mears) thinks the best way to discourage the habit is to publicly display his ...
- Drama
- Lance Kerwin
- Michael Landon
Nov 13, 2011 · John Curtis is a normal, healthy, happy kid - with one big problem. It's a problem that has him lying to his parents. Sneaking money to use for a purpose he won't reveal. And running for his life...
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A teenage loner who happens to be a gifted athlete must cope with personal shame and the angry accusations of his parents, especially his demanding mother, over his chronic bed-wetting, although his shame ironically results in his eventually becoming an Olympic gold-medalist runner.
