John Baker's Last Race

John Baker's Last Race (1976)

John Baker emerges as a fine runner while in High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and then continues setting records at the University of New Mexico. His ability is world-class, and after receiving his university degree he accepts a position as a coach and physical education teacher at Aspen Elementary School while continuing to train (with the 1972 Olympics in sight). He becomes very popular with parents and students alike, for seeking ways to involve all his students, even those with an apparent lack of ability. Learning that he has terminal cancer he contemplates suicide, but instead chooses to dedicate himself even more to the kids, helping even the handicapped to participate, and co-founding and coaching the Duke City Dashers, an all-girl AAU track team. He hopes his "last race"...already beating the odds by a year, will not end before seeing this team win the national title.

Release Date: 1976-12-31
Status: Released
Run time: 28 min / 0:28

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Casts

John David Carson
John Baker
Elizabeth Saxon
Polly Baker
Rulon Bradley
Narrator (voice)
Debbie Letteau
Law Student (Credit Only)
Paul Plunkett
Mike

Crew

Directing Karl Wesson Assistant Director
Camera Tim Clark Grip
Production Douglas G. Johnson Producer
Sound Merrill B. Jenson Music
Production Yvonne Robertson Script Researcher
Sound Stephen R.E. Aubery Sound Recordist
Camera Raymond G. Kroker Still Photographer
Camera Curt Marthey Grip
Camera Jon Tilton Grip
Lighting W. Grant Williams Gaffer
Sound Jon Hollowman Orchestrator
Crew Helen Conklin Production Office Assistant

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