The Runner Stumbles

Year: 1979

Runtime: 99 mins

Language: English

Director: Stanley Kramer

Drama

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.

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