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Timothy Bottoms stars as the real-life John Baker in the made-for-TV A Shining Season A champion University of New Mexico track athlete, the 25-year-old Baker is only momentarily halted when he is diagnosed with terminal cancer. His efforts to coach a losing girls' track team in his last months proves an inspiration for the sports world in general, and for a similarly doomed child in particular. Adapted by William Harrison from the book by William Buchanan, this film was first telecast the day after Christmas, 1979.cast Mason Adams Ed Begley, Jr. Benjamin Bottoms Timothy Bottoms Constance Forslund Ellen Geer Allyn Ann McLerie Rip Torn

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Date: 2007-01-17
track fan
This movie made the sport of track and field interesting, and did a great job of showing what drives runners to run. It was also a moving tale of a young man at the height of his potential, struck down by cancer. It is a well done film and a tear-jerker.

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Date: 2006-06-21
An Inspiring Story
This made for TV movie originally came out in 1978 or 1979. I was 13 when I read the book in my public library and I was inspired by it.

It deals with the story of an olympic miler (John Baker) who was a true champion not only as an athlate but also as a teacher, coach, and mentor.

The original idea idea for the book came out of a Reader's Digest article written in the mid-1970's called "John Baker's Last Race". The article was very popular and many people asked for reprints of it.

The nice thing about this book and the movie is that they capture the true spirit of generosity and quiet heroism of "ordinary" Americans like this man.

In a fitting tribute, the school where Baker taught was re-named in his honor.

Both the book and the movie inspired and motivated me through some tough times. I hope others will read it or watch the movie.

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Date: 2005-08-20
An excellent movie with an inspiring message for all of us
This movie was made around 1970. I saw it years ago on network tv & never could forget it. Years later I wanted to buy it, but I couldn't remember the title, but happened to be channelsurfing one day & realized this was it. It is about John Baker, track star, who no doubt would have gone to the Olympics, but was diagnosed with cancer. He died at the age of 26. That is only the surface of the movie. He was a phys. ed. teacher at an elementary school & worked with the most troubled & difficult children to make them feel self worth & make something of themselves. He was a teacher in the true sense of the word. I enjoyed the movie so much, I bought the book of the same name which is excellent also.

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