The Runner Stumbles

The Runner Stumbles

1979 · 99 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama

Dick Van Dyke stars as a priest accused of murdering a nun. Directed by Stanley Kramer, this 1979 drama also features Kathleen Quinlan, Maureen Stapleton, Ray Bolger, Beau Bridges and Tammy Grimes.

Directed by Stanley Kramer · Written by Milan Stitt

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