The Runner Stumbles (1979): Cast
The Runner Stumbles is a 1979 drama directed by Stanley Kramer, starring Dick Van Dyke as Father Brian Rivard, Kathleen Quinlan and Maureen Stapleton. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Stanley Kramer
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Melvin Simon Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Runner Stumbles About?
The premise of The Runner Stumbles without spoilers.
Dick Van Dyke portrays a priest who finds himself charged with the murder of a nun, launching a tense courtroom and community drama. Directed by Stanley Kramer, the 1979 film also features strong performances by Kathleen Quinlan, Maureen Stapleton, Ray Bolger, Beau Bridges and Tammy Grimes, adding depth to the moral and emotional conflicts.
The Runner Stumbles Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- convent
- nun
- priest
- priest in love
- nun in love
- catholic
- catholic priest
- catholic church
The Runner Stumbles Cast & Characters
Dick Van Dyke leads the cast as Father Brian Rivard, with Kathleen Quinlan as Sister Rita and Maureen Stapleton as Mrs. Shandig. Directed by Stanley Kramer; 39 actors are credited in all.
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Director Stanley Kramer
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Dick Van Dyke as Father Brian Rivard -
Kathleen Quinlan as Sister Rita -
Maureen Stapleton as Mrs. Shandig - Ray Bolger as Monsignor Nicholson
Also Starring in The Runner Stumbles
· 35 more- Beau Bridges Toby Felker
- Tammy Grimes Erna Webber
- Billy Jayne James
- Zoaunne LeRoy Sister Martha
- Ted D'Arms Sheriff
- Marneen Fields Sick Nun (Uncredited)
- Casey Kramer Marie
- John Procaccino Amos
- Randy Johnson Kid
- Cheryl Dunn Kid
- Allen Nause Prosecutor
- Jim Doyle Matt Webber
- Kat Kramer Sophie
- Larry Buck Fire Chief
- Jock Dove Doctor McNabb
- Marguerite Morrissey Sister Immaculata
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- Don Riley Maurice Prindle
- Kendall Kay Munsey Louise Donnelly
- Bill Dore Judge
- Jamie Bednar Kid
- Jeanne Bednar Kid
- Jed Burke Kid
- Marguerite Carson Kid
- Carrie Bush Kid
- Jill Ficca Kid
- Tony Ficca Kid
- Tabetha Hanson Kid
- Sean Hunt Kid
- Debbie Krahenbuhl Kid
- Jennifer Kramer Kid
- Daniel Kutz Kid
- Roger Osmonovich Kid
- Jamie Montgomery Kid
- Duane Soderstrom Kid
- Lorna Kay Vose
More from Stanley Kramer
More films directed by Stanley Kramer, best-rated first: Inherit the Wind, Judgment at Nuremberg, The Defiant Ones and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.
The Runner Stumbles Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Más allá del amor” and “修女情死”.
- Also known as
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- Más allá del amor
- 修女情死
- Uno strano caso di omicidio
- Més enllà de l’amor
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The Runner Stumbles FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Runner Stumbles, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Runner Stumbles?
The Runner Stumbles runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was The Runner Stumbles released?
The Runner Stumbles was released on November 16, 1979.
Who directed The Runner Stumbles?
The Runner Stumbles was directed by Stanley Kramer.
More films by Stanley Kramer Who is in the cast of The Runner Stumbles?
The Runner Stumbles stars Dick Van Dyke as Father Brian Rivard, Kathleen Quinlan as Sister Rita and Maureen Stapleton as Mrs. Shandig, among 39 credited actors.
Does The Runner Stumbles have a post-credit scene?
No. The Runner Stumbles has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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